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Selectmen decide not to post temporary weight limit on Rand Hill Road during state detour; town to press for clearer state signage and update website
Summary
After hearing public concern and a staff review, the Board of Selectmen decided not to post a temporary weight limit on Rand Hill Road during a 20-day state detour, citing enforcement difficulties and the state’s designation of Route 140 as the primary detour. Town staff will ask the state for clearer signage and post local guidance online.
The Alton Board of Selectmen discussed whether to post a temporary weight limit on Rand Hill Road after the state designated local detours for a bridge project. After hearing from public works staff and reviewing enforcement and signage challenges, the board concluded it should not post a new temporary weight limit and will instead press the state for clearer truck-routing signage and publish local guidance for residents.
Public works staff member Seth told the board that the town can set temporary weight limits but warned of enforcement…
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