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Bonner County road director cites missing chains, speed and staffing gaps after winter plow rollovers
Summary
Director Toph told commissioners multiple county plow trucks rolled over in recent weeks; he blamed missing tire chains and excessive speed on icy, curved roads, urged stricter safety practices and flagged staffing shortages and maintenance costs that strain winter operations.
Director Toph, Bonner County Road and Bridge director, told commissioners on Jan. 12 that crews have had multiple winter incidents in recent weeks, including two trucks that tipped over on separate days and one employee who experienced two rollovers. "Safety first," Toph said, stressing that missing tire chains and speed on icy curves were primary contributing factors.
Toph said District 1 is understaffed — three employees were out and another on a short medical leave — which increases pressure on remaining crews to cover 24-hour routes. That pressure,…
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