Board adopts resolution to accept Fox's Way into VDOT system; agrees to surety contingency

The King George Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution R-625 on May 6, directing acceptance of Fox’s Way into the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) secondary road system and agreeing to the limited surety terms described by VDOT.

Lede: The board voted to accept Fox’s Way into VDOT’s secondary system and adopted a resolution committing to a surety (up to $12,000) to cover potential post-acceptance repairs if problems arise within the statutory maintenance period.

Nut graf: VDOT representatives had indicated that retention or surety is typically used to cover repairs that may appear in the first year after a road is accepted to the state-maintained system. Board staff said Fox’s Way has existed for several years and will receive an asphalt overlay prior to acceptance; the board adopted the resolution to complete the acceptance process.

Board action: County staff presented a resolution authorizing the county to accept responsibility for surety in the event repairs are needed after VDOT acceptance; the board approved R-625 by roll-call vote. Supervisor questions focused on whether the road had existed long enough to avoid routine one-year repairs; staff said the overlay and years of service made significant failures unlikely but that state rules required the resolution to close out the process.

Ending: With the resolution adopted, county staff will work with VDOT to complete paperwork and finalize the acceptance process.