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County approves Tallgrass highway permit; officials discuss road repairs and quotes
Summary
The board approved Tallgrass Energy’s highway permit (202601‑01) for two off‑road bore sites to attach tracer wires to existing pipelines; commissioners also reviewed quotes and preliminary cost estimates for mill‑and‑overlay and patch repairs on county routes, with combined work estimated to exceed $100,000.
Cheyenne County commissioners approved a Tallgrass Energy highway permit (202601‑01) that authorizes two off‑road borings to access existing pipeline lines at locations on Road H/1 and on Road 2/Road Q. Staff said the company will hydro‑bore an eight‑inch access hole off the roadway in the right‑of‑way and will not cross county roads.
A staff member moved the permit; a second was recorded and the board approved the permit by voice vote. County staff and commissioners discussed map locations and confirmed both bore sites are in the county right‑of‑way rather than crossing the pavement.
Separately, staff reported on planned asphalt repairs on RS 877 near the wildlife area and additional stretches off US‑36 and other local entrances. Options under consideration include mill‑and‑overlay and isolated patching; staff said the combined work, including a 500‑foot section on a dairy access, could push total costs above $100,000. Commissioners asked staff to gather additional quotes and return with firm estimates at a future meeting.
No construction schedule was provided during the meeting; staff said they will report back with additional bids and timing information.
