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Resident warns of construction-site hazards; council tasks staff to inventory safety signage
Summary
A resident told the Sigurd council that insufficient signage at a construction site allowed vehicles to drive through active work zones. The council asked public-works staff to assess signage and report back with any purchases needed.
A resident raised safety concerns April 2 about a construction site where drivers bypassed posted warnings and drove through active work areas, exposing workers and residents to risk. "This mess over on the corner scared the bejeebies out of me because there was somebody in the hole and multiple cars drove over the hole," resident Rupert told the council.
Councilmembers agreed additional signage and safety measures are needed. Mayor Kelly Aldi and councilmembers requested that Mike (public works) and councilmember Jason Jacobson inspect the site, inventory available cones and signs, and present recommended purchases so the council can vote on funding at the next meeting. "We should add more signs so when they come around the corner it says the road was closed or whatever," Aldi said.
Why it matters: The report describes a potential worker-safety and liability issue at a town-managed construction site. Council direction to inventory signs aims to reduce risk for crews and the public and to ensure compliance with typical traffic-control practices.
Whats next: Public-works staff will review the site and return with a list of required safety supplies and an estimated cost for council approval at a future meeting.
