Residents of the Moulton Loop area asked the Teton County Board of County Commissioners on April 28 to prioritize paving a stretch of county road, saying poor winter conditions create a public-safety risk.

Trevor Nielsen told the commission a recent medical emergency highlighted the problem: "They couldn't insert an IV because of the insane potholes and chaos of Moulton Loop in the wintertime," he said, urging commissioners to treat paving as a health and safety priority rather than an optional improvement.

Paul Vogelheim, a county resident and longtime advocate for the project, said the road has been on the county's capital improvement program for more than 15 years and that engineering work is complete and the project is ready for bid. Vogelheim said the neighborhood's current maintenance costs are high; he told commissioners "your maintenance costs are exceeding $20,000 this year" for gravel, grading and dust control.

Commissioners did not take immediate action; residents asked the county to elevate the project as a budget and public-safety priority during upcoming budget discussions.

Ending: Residents said they would continue to press the county for a paving timetable and cost estimate; the commissioners signaled they would consider the request during budget prioritization.