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Commission accepts Barton Road bid amid broader concern over county road damage from heavy traffic
Summary
Commissioners accepted Timberline’s $84,030 bid for the Barton Road project and discussed widespread damage on oilfield‑impacted county roads, possible short‑term fixes and the challenge of funding large repairs.
The Weston County Commission accepted a $84,030 bid from Timberline to perform improvements on Barton Road and used that agenda item to discuss county‑wide road conditions and the difficulty of funding repairs in the current season.
Public Works staff and commissioners discussed the practical tradeoffs of accepting a low bid despite paperwork irregularities with another bidder. Commissioners said they preferred to award the job now rather than re‑advertise and risk losing contractors who are already booked for the summer work season. The board approved the Timberline bid by voice vote and asked Public Works to contact…
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