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Van Buren County road officials report frost-law restrictions, gravel work and federal funding uncertainty
Summary
County road officials told commissioners that deep frost and spring thaw required seasonal weight restrictions, that crews are accelerating repairs to more than 200 miles of gravel roads, and that federal and state funding proposals could change available road dollars.
Van Buren County road department staff briefed the board on winter damage, seasonal weight restrictions and longer-term funding challenges for county roads.
Staff said frost penetrated local roadbeds three to four feet this winter, requiring seasonal weight limits to protect vulnerable pavements. The county imposed limited-speed/weight restrictions and allowed farm and utility haulers to apply for permits. Officials reported issuing about 241 overweight/permit approvals during the…
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