Residents press Pratt County for fixes on Northeast 5th Road amid safety concerns
Multiple residents and emergency responders urged the commission to address safety hazards on Northeast 5th Road — describing heavy truck traffic, blinding dust, washboards and rollovers — and suggested short‑ and long‑term fixes including millings, crushed concrete and engagement with state and private partners.
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A large portion of the meeting was given to public comment about Northeast 5th Road (variously called 5th Street, Northeast 5th Street or Northeast 5th Road in the transcript). One resident said the stretch "is just impassable most of the time," describing heavy truck and semi use, blinding dust conditions and frequent washboarding. A fire and EMS responder who called in said "I drive that road 4 times a day as well" and described an incident in which a vehicle hit a pothole and left the roadway; the caller urged the county to find a solution that improves safety for emergency response.
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