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Roads staff reports progress on R-20 paving, shoulder devices and county shop/salt-shed construction
Summary
County roads staff updated the board on paving progress on R-20, the use of homemade shoulder boxes, and construction progress on a new salt shed and county shop, including plans for an asphalt pad and equipment moves.
County roads staff gave a status update on ongoing paving and shop projects at the Winnebago County meeting.
Staff reported that the main line on R-20 has been paved and crews are working on intersections and tie-ins; the contractor changed the planned lifts, increasing the number of layers to better match existing pavement and provide a smoother tie-in. Staff said weather could delay final surface work because rain was forecast for the week.
The county is using four homemade shoulder-box units (inspired by a Jasper County design) to place ribboned shoulder material quickly; staff said the units are staged at the Buffalo shop with stockpiled material and described how graders and rollers finish the ribbon into the shoulder.
On facilities, staff said the salt shed poles are set, concrete placed and wall framing and interior work are underway. The county will install an asphalt pad for the shop floor this fall; staff described an in-house approach using an asphalt placing device rather than contracting full paving work. County crews have been moving equipment into the new shop and installing pallet racking, cabinets and workbenches.
Why it matters: Completion of paving and shop facilities affects local traffic, maintenance operations and county operations, including where equipment is stored and maintained. Staff said these projects will improve long-term maintenance capability and help finish a broader paving program when weather permits.
Next steps: Staff will continue tie-in and intersection work on R-20, finish shoulder work, complete the salt shed wall framing and interior planking, and install the asphalt pad for the shop. They said paint/striping will wait until all paving activities in the corridor are complete.
Ending: No formal action was required; supervisors thanked staff and encouraged continued progress updates at future meetings.
