Highway department reports equipment shortfalls, staffing impacts and multiple upcoming projects
The highway commissioner reported five trucks out of service and recommended buying two trucks per year; staff described recent incidents, a crew injury, planned bridge closure in 2028, USH 8 bypass phasing, resurfacing and joint repairs, and an expected ~5% increase in salt costs.
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Highway Commissioner Alex Hegeman gave an operational update describing equipment and personnel issues and several upcoming projects.
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