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Commissioners discuss right‑of‑way intrusions and enforcement steps after snow operations reveal hazards
Summary
Atchison County commissioners discussed recurring intrusions into county road rights of way on Feb. 11, directed staff to continue notification and record-keeping practices, and sought clarification from county counsel about liability and enforcement options under the Kansas Tort Claims Act and state obstruction statutes.
Atchison County commissioners discussed the safety risks posed by private intrusions into county road rights of way and agreed on an approach combining direct outreach, written notification and escalation where necessary.
Commissioners said several instances of debris, equipment and parked vehicles in rights of way have made snow removal and roadside mowing more difficult and could present safety hazards if a vehicle leaves the roadway. Commissioners described…
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