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Augusta County broadband hookups delayed as make-ready permitting with VDOT stalls under Route 42
Summary
Work to connect initial broadband customers was delayed after providers discovered an unanticipated VDOT height/permitting requirement for crossing Route 42, forcing a bore-under permit and postponing planned December hookups; supervisors urged closer contract oversight.
Augusta County supervisors heard an update that fiber hookups planned for December were postponed after broadband contractors discovered a permitting obstacle with the Virginia Department of Transportation when attempting to cross Route 42.
A company representative and supervisors said make-ready work had been funded (county draw of about $1.7 million cited for…
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