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County engineer says SR 2 lighting, Madison Avenue wall repairs planned; Army Corps Section 14 grant sought
Summary
County Engineer Alan Exley updated Lake County commissioners at the workshop on State Route 2 lighting, Madison Avenue retaining-wall repair (about 100 feet), and options that could reopen the road sooner; he said the county is seeking Army Corps involvement and a Section 14 grant and addressed slow-moving-vehicle signage rules.
County Engineer Alan Exley told Lake County commissioners at a year‑end workshop that staff continue engineering work on State Route 2 lighting and on a retaining wall along Madison Avenue and that the county is pursuing federal help to address much of the wall.
"What we're looking at now is about a 100 feet of the wall," Exley said. "We're approaching and working with the army corps. Hopefully, we can get them involved in a section 14 grant and have them take care of the vast majority of the rest of the wall, for Lake County." He said the county is exploring a smaller, faster repair to re-open the road while longer-term options and coordination with the Army Corps proceed.
Exley also said he had met with a resident who asked for "slow moving vehicle" signage on Lake Road and told commissioners that, for a single slow-moving vehicle to operate safely, the vehicle should carry the appropriate safety placards and flashing lights and operate on a flat, straight road with adequate sight distance. He cautioned that an excess of roadside signs can create hazards of its own.
No vote was taken; Exley said staff will return with more engineering information and follow up with residents who raised concerns.
