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Heated public debate over Keller Road paving leads commissioners to approve millings ahead of Duck Creek bridge repairs

Board of County Commissioners · July 23, 2024
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Summary

After hours of public testimony for and against paving Keller Road and millings related to Duck Creek bridge repairs, the Yellowstone County commission approved placing millings on Keller Road; residents and emergency-services officials offered conflicting views about safety and necessity.

The Yellowstone County Board of County Commissioners on July 23 voted to place millings on Keller Road after an extended public-comment period and debate over whether paving or temporary surface work is justified while the Duck Creek bridge is repaired.

The issue was framed as a reconsideration of Duck Creek scour and alternative routes after county public-works staff said the Duck Creek bridge will need major repairs that could reduce crossings. Tim (public works) told the board the millings and paving discussion is tied to maintaining connectivity between three bridges (including the Duck Creek bridge over the Yellowstone…

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