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Steven Clark urges repairs, vegetation clearing and temporary guardrails on Liberty Way
Summary
At the June 2 work session, resident Steven Clark described Liberty Way as a one-lane gravel road with severe potholes, vegetation overgrowth and a steep ditch drop-off; he asked the county to send maintenance crews, clear vegetation, slope the road and install temporary guardrails to prevent accidents affecting nearby residents and a cemetery.
Steven Clark addressed the Limestone County Commission about dangerous conditions on Liberty Way during the June 2 work session, asking the county to step up maintenance and install temporary protections.
Clark said Liberty Way is a one-lane gravel road serving five residences and a cemetery and described vegetation overgrowth on curves, deep potholes and a drop-off into a ditch that he estimated to be 10 feet deep in places. "When you meet somebody with no speed limit and you have no place to pull off on the shoulders or anything, somebody's going to back up," Clark said. He described an 83-year-old neighbor shoveling aggregate into holes and said neighbors have previously tried to smooth the road with tractors only to be criticized for "interfering with road maintenance." "Well, that's baloney," Clark said.
Clark asked the commission to send the county road maintenance crew to mow and clear shoulders, regrade slopes to provide a safe driving surface and consider placing temporary guardrails while the road is scheduled for a future redesign or relocation. He said previous discussions with county staff had suggested temporary guardrails were possible, and he urged the commission to act before someone is injured.
Why it matters: Clark framed the issue as a public-safety concern affecting local residents and cemetery visitors, and he said interim measures could reduce the immediate risk while long-term redesign work is planned.
What happens next: The commission acknowledged the complaint; commissioners and staff discussed maintenance options and referenced previous communications on the subject. No formal vote was recorded in the transcript during the public-comment period.
