Fallon County directs engineering study for blind-curve fix on Ismay Road South

Fallon County commissioners on Tuesday authorized RosA Engineering to develop design alternatives and complete staking for a safety repair on Ismay Road South after an on-site inspection identified a vertical curve that creates a blind approach at a private driveway.

Shannon, the county road superintendent, outlined the proposed work: modeling two design alternatives (initially proposed at 50 and 60-mile-per-hour design speeds) to show the needed cut and slope, staking the preferred section and coordinating temporary construction easements with the landowner. He told the commission the county road crew could handle the earthwork in many scenarios, but engineering would first provide a plan and estimate; if the required dirt movement or easement demands exceeded in-house capacity, the project could increase in scope.

Commissioners asked whether drainages or environmental constraints would affect the design. Shannon explained the area contains intermittent drainages but no mapped watercourse that would require an additional permitting step. He recommended proceeding with preliminary surveying and profile work so the county and the landowner could see visual options and decide on next steps. The commission voted to let RosA Engineering proceed with the first two tasks in its proposal: design alternatives and staking; the board will review plans before any construction authorization.

Ending: The engineering study is expected to clarify earthwork volumes and easement needs; the county indicated it would not proceed to construction without landowner agreement and a follow-up resolution.