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Roads, gravel and a tar tank: Emmons County discusses maintenance, pits and possible paving to boat dock
Summary
County road crew updated commissioners on gravel operations and culverts; commissioners and staff discussed long-term options for paving to the Cattail/boat‑dock area, gravel sourcing, and options for shared tar storage or bulk purchase.
The county road superintendent reported crews are concentrated on culvert installs, gravel hauling and blade work across Emmons County and outlined short‑term tactics to address wet spots and clay “black‑spot” stretches on multiple township roads.
"Every man is out of the shop. There's nobody in the shop, including myself most days," Road Superintendent Russ Waller said, describing current field deployment. He said crews were hauling from several pits, performing spot graveling near Hazelton and Vandervoor, and planned to start “double hauling” — moving gravel from different pits to improve problem stretches.
Waller and commissioners discussed gravel quality, crushing specifications and the long haul distances crews face. Commissioners and staff urged prioritizing crushed rock with lower clay content to improve road longevity; Waller said the county will seek better blends and consider leased or purchased…
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