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Franklin County investigates Old Highway 100 slide after fresh water found at slope toe
Summary
County staff told commissioners that consultants found fresh water at the toe of a slope on Old Highway 100, prompting geotechnical investigations, temporary traffic controls and contingency planning for a possible closure and excavation.
Franklin County commissioners were briefed at their meeting on an active slope failure at Old Highway 100 after consultants found fresh water emerging at the toe of the slope, county staff said.
County staff said the finding prompted geotechnical consultants to begin further investigation, including coring and subterranean exploration, and prompted the county to install temporary traffic controls and reroute school buses.
The slide was first discussed during the commission meeting when a commissioner asked for an update. Jim, a county staff member, said Cochran (the consultant) “did a visual above the slide and below the slide, and they have…
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