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After contested hearing, commissioners adopt resolution to establish County Road CR 402 by prescription
Summary
Following a lengthy public hearing with ranchers and landowners opposed over access, fencing and paving concerns, the board voted to adopt Resolution 48‑25 to establish County Road CR 402 (Beech/Bates Creek) as a county highway by prescription to record legal easements and protect public access.
Natrona County commissioners held an extended public hearing on Resolution 48‑25 to establish County Road CR 402 by prescription. Multiple property owners testified in opposition, raising concerns about safety, livestock collisions, fencing and whether a 'highway' label could trigger paving or wider easements.
Public commenters said the road passes through ranch lands and expressed concern that designation as a "highway" could trigger changes they do not want. Justin Johnson said vehicles already drive too fast past his property and asked who would enforce speed limits…
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