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Hunt County begins overhaul of road policy; residents press for fix on hazardous Oak Ridge Court
Summary
Commissioners reviewed a proposed update to the county road policy addressing contractor damage, developer bonds, uniform pricing and culvert standards, and heard multiple Oak Ridge Court residents who described a hazardous, failing road and asked the county to finalize a contract with the developer to make repairs.
Hunt County Commissioners on March 26 opened a detailed review of proposed changes to the county’s road policy intended to standardize how the county upgrades and maintains rural roads, hold developers and contractors financially responsible for damage, and give county foremen consistent guidance.
Darren (the presenter) circulated a draft with proposed additions to Section 5 and Section 11 of the road policy. The draft would require that when a subdivision is approved a bond or written contract be filed to protect roads that provide access to the subdivision; contractors that damage roads during construction would be required to return the road to its pre‑loss condition, provide an insurance or bond guarantee, or enter a contract to repair the damage at their expense. The draft would also…
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