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Heavy rainfall strains McDonald County road crews; commissioners respond to residents' calls
Summary
Commissioners told residents that heavy, consistent rainfall has significantly impacted county roadways; road crews are working overtime but face challenges because of travel time and distance between affected areas, according to June 16 minutes.
McDonald County commissioners addressed widespread road damage caused by persistent heavy rainfall at their June 16 meeting, according to the minutes.
The record states commissioners responded to numerous resident calls about road conditions. It notes road crews are working diligently and some are working overtime to meet rising demand, but that repair efforts are hampered by the time and distance crew members must travel between affected locations.
The minutes do not list specific roads, estimated repair timelines, or a budgetary response; they include only the commissioners' acknowledgment of the problem and an assurance that crews are managing resources to respond as effectively as possible.
