Loomis residents urge action on truck traffic and failing roads around Brace, Laird and Horseshoe Bar

Multiple residents used the public comment period to press the town and sheriff’s office over persistent heavy truck traffic and poor road condition on Brace Road, Laird Road and Horseshoe Bar Road.

Frank (resident) thanked the town for fixing one intersection but said contractors did not remove old asphalt properly and that large trucks will quickly ruin the temporary patch. Alan Hanaway and other speakers described repeated collisions, deep sinking and compaction problems, chip-and-seal surfacing that is failing, and heavy commercial vehicles that they said exceed the roads’ design. One resident said trucks have gone onto private property, causing damage and temporarily closing roads while tows are arranged.

Council and staff discussed constraints and next steps. Staff confirmed the town does not own all sewer lines and that some infrastructure oversight may lie with Placer County or utility contractors. Sheriff and staff explained weight and length restrictions can be enforced where signs are posted and that a traffic study is typically needed to justify posting non-truck-route signage; once signage is posted enforcement is possible. Council directed staff to look into signage, traffic studies and enforcement options and to follow up.

No new pavement program or funding decision was made at the meeting; council asked staff to return with relevant technical and enforcement options.