Stevens County public works: seal coating, paving, crushing, roof repairs and a potential railroad crossing approach

Public‑works staff briefed the Stevens County Board of Commissioners on June 25 about ongoing road and facility projects, including completed seal coating, active paving, culvert needs, a new crushing operation, roof repairs and talks with BNSF about a railroad crossing approach.

Why it matters: The updates describe near‑term maintenance work that affects travel, haul routes and county facility conditions. Several projects will require contractor work and budgeted funds; one insurance mitigation claim is expected to cover much of a building roof repair.

Key updates reported by staff (summary)

- Seal coating and striping: Seal coating finished on County Road 1 and 20. Striping was noted as inconsistent between routes; the county will complete additional striping under a federal highway district‑wide contract later this year.

- Paving: Paving began on 8th and 13th streets. Contractors are staging in an old pit north of town; a plant inspector has been assigned and staff will provide traffic control.

- Mastic banding and shoulder repairs: An air mastic banding operation started on Coney Road (south of Hancock). Maintenance crews also addressed a soft spot on County Road 14 north of Chicago and are preparing for gravel work.

- Crushing operation:…