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Public Works reports chip-seal progress and school-zone prep; commissioners flag local trouble spots
Summary
Public Works said crews completed 11 of 15 planned chip-seal miles, plan overlays and widening on Red Butte Road, and will refresh school-zone striping before school starts. Commissioners and residents identified problem sections (Wilson, Doral Court) for prioritized follow-up.
Nye County Public Works reported on road maintenance and upcoming projects during the July 2 meeting.
Assistant Director Beau (surname in transcript) said crews have processed 830 maintenance requests since January and completed 11 of 15 planned miles of chip seal in the southern district. Crews are preparing school‑zone crosswalk striping ahead of the school year and plan an overlay and two‑foot widening on Red Butte Road to improve safety for school buses.
The northern district will begin chip-seal work in roughly three to four weeks, and crews are hauling aggregate chips to staging areas. Commissioners and public commenters praised recent repairs in several areas and asked Public Works to address persistent problem locations, including Wilson and Doral Court; staff acknowledged those requests and will inspect and schedule work.
Public Works emphasized its scheduling is weather-dependent and that the county is prioritizing the worst roads to maximize long-term effectiveness of repairs.
