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Highway superintendent asks for $1 million for paving as recycling and hauling costs rise
Summary
The highway superintendent told the budget committee the department resurfaced 120 miles last season, is targeting 100–150 miles going forward and requested $1 million for hot mix paving; he also flagged rising roll‑off hauling fees that limit recycling pickup frequency.
Jeff Hedrick, Blount County highway superintendent, told the budget committee the department is responsible for roughly 1,400 miles of county roads and described recent accomplishments and new priorities.
Hedrick said the department resurfaced about 120 miles last season and aims to increase that to 100–150 miles in future cycles. He asked the committee to consider an additional $1 million for paving (hot…
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