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Commission discusses SCOP road applications and local priorities for resurfacing
Summary
Staff described planned SCOP applications to finish several corridors; commissioners debated candidate roads (Fulford, Barnes, Nash, Jackson Street) and whether city roads are eligible for county funding, and asked staff to coordinate with the municipality on joint projects.
County staff briefed the board on plans to submit the next round of SCOP/stop‑and‑scrap applications to finish corridors already started (Boston Highway, Asheville Highway, Old Lloyd Road) and on one additional resurfacing candidate. Staff suggested Fulford Road, Barnes Road and Nash Road as potential applications and outlined how the state wants projects that shift traffic off state roads.
Commissioners discussed local truck traffic routing and the need for large signs and Google‑based rerouting to keep semis off fragile county roads. A commissioner asked whether Jackson Street, a road within city limits, is eligible for SCOP funding; staff said municipal projects usually must go through the city’s application process but that county support or coordination is possible. Staff reminded the board they may only submit two SCOP projects and asked for direction on priorities.
Next steps: Commissioners asked staff to consult with the city about Jackson Street, finalize priorities and proceed with up to two SCOP applications in the next funding cycle. No formal allocation decision was recorded at the meeting.
