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County explores low-cost road binder pilot after engineer reports promising trial results; bids approved for several roads
Summary
County engineer reported a binder/dust-control product used by a neighboring county that reportedly cost about $8,000 per mile and held up since September; commissioners approved advertising bids for multiple roads and asked staff to visit demonstrations and report back.
The county's road engineer and staff reported on outreach to surrounding counties about dust-control and low-cost road binder products. Representatives described a Gibson County demonstration where a binder reportedly cost about $8,000 per mile and required no maintenance since September. "He said it's like driving on a concrete road," Agency official (S7) said when describing the trial results.
Commissioners discussed equipment needs, potential shared purchases among counties, and concerns about hill performance and application methods. The engineer said he would visit demonstration sites with operations staff and return with findings.
Separately, the board authorized advertising for bids for several specific road projects (Cattail, Bell Hollow, Scarlet, Shady Lane and StarBright), with bids due and to be opened on May 22 at 10 a.m. Commissioners approved the advertisement schedule by voice vote.
