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County broadband rollout: Citizens aims for eastern build completion by mid‑May; easement issues persist
Wythe County Planning Commission · May 5, 2026
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Summary
County staff said Citizens is on track to finish many eastern build segments by mid‑May and to meet a June BEAD‑tied deadline, but easement problems on private roads (Bertha Farms) and slower take‑up in some areas mean a few pockets may wait longer.
County staff provided a broadband project update at the May 4 Planning Commission meeting, reporting that Citizens is the primary contractor for the eastern build and expects to complete most of the work by mid‑May and meet a June bulk‑completion deadline attached to federal BEAD funds.
The deputy county administrator said…
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