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Cowlitz County: roads reopening after storm; crews to reinstall delineators where needed
Summary
County roads staff reported road reopenings after recent rain, said they will monitor forecast-driven conditions next week and will reinstall delineators or consider fog lines in low‑visibility areas such as Shadow Mountain and Ferncrest; a slope on Wolford Road is stable and will be monitored.
Staff provided an update on storm‑related road closures and safety measures. Savannah (Public Services) said Ostrander Road and Alpha Road are open and that Westover and Lamar may reopen soon. She recommended keeping an emergency declaration open through early next week while crews monitor additional rain in the forecast.
Roads supervisors said a steep slope on Wolford Road has been stable since 2015 and that they will reinstall delineators (low‑cost markers) if any were missing following the event. A board member relayed a constituent concern that fog lines are missing on Shadow Mountain and Ferncrest roads, making night and rain driving difficult; staff asked the member to forward specific locations so crews can evaluate fog‑line striping or delineator placement.
"If you forward me locations, it is a fairly low cost item that we do go out and install," a roads supervisor said regarding delineators. Staff said they will check the Wolford edge area and re‑install markers where necessary.
No formal action was taken; staff said they will follow up with site inspections and reinstallation where warranted.
