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County briefed on removable gate proposal for Pioneer Road; installation estimated at $11,800
Summary
Public Works briefed commissioners that residents prefer Pioneer Road remain a dead-end and recommended installing a removable gate for detour and emergency access; cost estimated at $11,800 and the Road Fund reportedly has capacity.
KITTITAS COUNTY — Public Works staff on April 28 briefed the Board of County Commissioners on a proposal to preserve Pioneer Road as a dead-end while retaining emergency and detour access through a removable gate.
Cameron Curtis told the board that residents want Pioneer Road to remain a dead-end and that a gate or barrier that can be easily removed for detours or emergency access would maintain service levels while respecting that preference. Curtis said the estimated installation cost is $11,800 and that the Road Fund has capacity to cover the expense.
The briefing did not result in a recorded vote or motion in the study session minutes; the entry records the staff recommendation and cost estimate for commissioners' consideration.
Why it matters: A removable gate affects everyday access for residents and emergency routing; funding and installation choices determine whether the measure is implemented and how quickly.
Next steps: The minutes do not list a formal decision or implementation timeline; further board action would be required to authorize spending or installation.
