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Custer County prioritizes Copper Gulch repairs, announces 35 mph speed reduction and summer paving plans
Summary
Road and Bridge reported ongoing repairs to Copper Gulch, a plan to reduce the speed limit to 35 mph on part of the route, cattle-guard replacements and chip-seal work scheduled for July.
Road and Bridge staff told the Custer County Board of Commissioners on May 22 that crews are finishing reconstruction work on Copper Gulch, will lower the speed limit on a stretch of that roadway to 35 mph to limit damage, and plan multiple summer projects including six miles of chip sealing on Rosita Road and resurfacing work from Highway 69 (Schoolfield) to Macy.
Why it matters: Heavy traffic and high speeds on gravel and recently reconstructed surfaces were cited as causing rapid deterioration. The county said a mix of repair work and targeted speed enforcement will be used to protect costly roadwork paid from county funds.
Details reported - Copper Gulch: crews are ripping and re-graveling sections; one-week lane restrictions planned for cattle guard repairs at the south end; increased enforcement near work zones was described, including deputy presence at each end of the work area. - Speed reduction: commissioners said they will lower the posted speed limit on the northbound dirt section of Copper Gulch (near Fremont County mine access) from the current higher limit down to 35 mph and will enforce the new limit to curb damage. - Summer program: plans described for July include chip sealing six miles of Rosita Road, resurfacing Schoolfield-to-Macy, repatching and additional cattle-guard replacements across several county roads.
Board context: Road managers emphasized prioritizing the most severely damaged roads first rather than switching resources to address every complaint. The board noted that county budget constraints require targeting high-need segments.
Next steps: Road and Bridge will proceed with the scheduled work and continue enforcement in work zones; commissioners will monitor outcomes and road conditions.
