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Stutzman County seeks state takeover of 18-mile County Road 62 serving Spiritwood industrial park
Summary
County and industry representatives urged the Senate Transportation Committee to designate County Road 62 (south of Spiritwood) part of the state highway system, citing heavy truck volumes and maintenance costs; DOT opposed the bill, citing statutory caps and process requirements.
Stutzman County Commissioners and local industry representatives urged the Senate Transportation Committee to give a do-pass recommendation to Senate Bill 2391, which would designate 18 miles of Stutzman County Road 62 as part of the State Highway System.
Local testimony: Senator Wozak introduced the bill as a straightforward request to add the county-owned road south of Spiritwood to the state system so the state can provide long-term upkeep. "The road is about 18 miles, and roughly about half of it's gravel and half is asphalt," Wozak said.
Stutzman County Vice Chair Levi Taylor testified that the route serves a…
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