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Highway director outlines road-cut practices and commissioners approve new stop signs for Oakville area
Summary
Delaware County Highway Department explained standard road-cut repair methods and won approval to change stop signs and traffic controls at an Oakville intersection as part of ongoing safety improvements.
Tommy Gilbert, superintendent of the Delaware County Highway Department, briefed commissioners about proposed traffic changes in the Oakville area and about the department’s standard process for repairing road cuts made to replace culverts and other subsurface infrastructure.
Gilbert described the county’s repair sequence: use of clean stone (“wash aids”) for backfill, compaction and a 7-day to 14-day settlement period followed by a 10-inch concrete overlay to prevent settling and dips where culverts are replaced. He said contractors who backfill with incompatible material and immediately overlay asphalt cause premature depressions in repaired lanes.
Why it matters: The board approved making an intersection at 7075 South and Old Road an “all‑way stop” and adding signage and lighting to improve driver compliance and safety. Commissioners said they planned to hold a public hearing and adopt an ordinance to formalize the change; the motion to proceed passed by roll call.
Other notes: Gilbert asked for contacts at utilities (Comcast) to help move ground-level boxes that impede work. He also informed the board of the recent death of a 38‑year county highway veteran (Mike Amos) — county staff asked for condolences for the family.
Next steps: Highway staff will prepare ordinance language and hold the required public hearing for stop-sign changes, and will continue to monitor and document road-cut repairs and contractor compliance.
