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Silverdale residents cite truck speeds, bridge damage; Cowley County orders engineering traffic study
Summary
Silverdale Township residents told the Cowley County Commission on Jan. 20 that rock-hauling trucks have caused bridge damage, yard damage and dust and blasting concerns; after hearing testimony the commission voted 3-0 to hire an engineering firm to study signage and other traffic options.
Silverdale Township residents pressed the Cowley County Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 20, 2026 over heavy‑truck traffic they say is damaging local roads and a low‑water bridge, prompting the board to vote 3-0 to commission an engineering study of signage and traffic options.
Brett Martin, Silverdale Township Trustee, and residents including Janel Born, Sue Schultz and Robin Schultz reported trucks hauling rock from Hy‑Grade Aggregates were speeding on portions of 155th and 256th Roads, said the increased traffic had damaged…
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