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Residents press county commissioners over fate of asphalt roads; board to seek bids for repairs
Summary
About 20 residents addressed the McPherson County board on June 10, urging caution about converting asphalt roads to gravel and raising concerns about costs, safety and maintenance; commissioners said patching will continue and asked staff to advertise bids for armor-coat repairs.
A large public comment period at the June 10 McPherson County meeting focused on whether the county should retain existing asphalt roads or convert segments to gravel. Chairman John Bryant invited public input; about 20 residents spoke, voicing concerns about conversion costs, safety implications, and the need for ongoing maintenance if asphalt is removed.
Commissioners acknowledged the range of views and described next steps: they asked Highway Superintendent Tom Werblow and staff to continue filling holes, implement patching and repairs, and to prepare estimates and solicit bids where armor-coating or other preservation work may be appropriate. The board recessed public comment at 10:45 a.m. and thanked citizens for their input.
The record shows the board will continue reviewing technical estimates and public feedback; commissioners did not adopt a policy to convert asphalt to gravel at that meeting and left decisions about specific road conversions to later agenda items after further data and cost estimates are developed.
