County engineer reports paving projects complete, flags Safe Routes to School safety concern

Jun 9, 2026

County Engineer Nick Bergman told the board multiple 2026 overlays are finished pending striping and corrections; crews continue graveling, patching and weed spraying. Commissioners raised safety concerns about the City of Pipestone Safe Routes to School work after observing skid loaders without flaggers.

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County Engineer Nick Bergman updated the Pipestone County Board on road projects and maintenance on June 9, reporting that several 2026 overlay projects (SAP 059-601-039; SAP 059-617-019; SAP 059-647-002; SAP 059-659-003) are complete except for striping and correction items. He said grading on SAP 059-625-002 (CSAH 25) is complete and crews need to finish topsoil, gravel and paving.

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