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Residents and officials press for more patrols, developer obligations amid solar construction traffic
Summary
Residents reported near-miss crashes and heavy truck traffic tied to large solar projects; the sheriff and county staff said current paid patrol hours are insufficient and county attorney advised pursuing road-use agreements or an ordinance requiring developer-funded protections.
Residents and county officials said heavy construction traffic tied to solar projects has increased safety risks on county roads, prompting calls for more sheriff’s patrols and for developers to take responsibility for traffic management.
Commissioner Jennifer Kniebel and others described numerous near misses and complaints about semitrailers parked on county roads overnight, early morning speeding and drivers unfamiliar with local roads. Sheriff’s representatives said additional paid patrol hours are already in demand and that current overtime and…
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