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Residents, county staff highlight washboard gravel roads and ongoing grading projects
Summary
Residents complained about washboarded gravel roads and high intersections that pose safety risks for farm equipment and emergency vehicles; county roads staff described ongoing grading, culvert replacements and a two-mile shaping project to address problem areas.
Multiple residents told the board that gravel roads in parts of Hall County have persistent washboarding and high intersections that create safety hazards for farm equipment, school buses and emergency responders.
Mike Dobish of Wood River described an incident where his trailer was damaged on a washboarded stretch and urged the board to place problem segments on the county’s 1- and 6-year road plan. "They need to shave those things down," Dobish said, noting the public-safety risk if first responders cannot travel quickly.
Roads staff (Don) reported active projects including grading on project 557 (Wildwood West of 281), crack sealing, culvert replacements and planned shaping work north of Husker on Shopsville/Old Potash. Staff said they had identified priority culverts and that blade operators are being assigned to target the worst spots. The superintendent confirmed they would visit specific intersections flagged by residents and that several locations would require more extensive reconstruction rather than routine blading.
Board members urged continued coordination between staff and residents to ensure high-risk segments are added to the scheduled maintenance plan. No new funding decisions were taken at the meeting; staff said they expect to complete current projects by the end of the week and will return with updates as needed.
