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Residents press board over truck traffic and spills; sheriff says enforcement limited by resources

Southampton County Board of Supervisors · June 25, 2024
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Summary

Residents told the board that frequent trucks are using Shady Brook Trail and Highway 671, including reports of a chemical leak and trash trucks spilling debris. Sheriff said deputies patrol the road but cannot be posted 24/7 and asked the board to advise on additional measures; supervisors requested follow-up with VDOT and trucking companies.

During the citizen comment period, resident Orish Lane said trucks frequently use Shady Brook Trail during the summer and described incidents including an apparent chemical leak and trash trucks spilling debris.

"My name is Orish Lane. I live on 26315 Shady Brook Trail. I hate to keep coming before the board about the situation of trucks keep coming down my highway... I've talked to Sheriff Wyche about this numerous times, and he…

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