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Smith Neck Road delayed by NEPA archaeology review; county adds engineering funds for Gibsonville-area repairs and seeks federal help on fuels work
Summary
Sierra County public works told supervisors that a required archaeological assessment tied to NEPA review will delay the Smith Neck Road project by at least a year, while the board approved a nearly $18,000 amendment to a local engineering contract for La Porte/Gibsonville-area roadwork and authorized a letter to the U.S. Forest Service seeking help to speed fuels-reduction work.
Sierra County public works officials told the Board of Supervisors that the Smith Neck Road project has hit a significant delay after Caltrans and federal reviewers required a full archaeological assessment of a Native American settlement site within the project footprint. Public works director Brian Davey said the requirement will add at least a year of work and "a significant investment, financially" before the project can progress.
"They've asked us to do a…
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