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Hardin County approves Martin Marietta agreement allowing brief road closures for blasting
Summary
The county approved an agreement permitting Martin Marietta Materials Inc. to close a county road briefly during blasting operations; the company will supply and maintain gates and signs, and estimated closures are about 30 minutes, possibly twice a month.
Hardin County approved a road‑use agreement with Martin Marietta Materials Inc. that will allow the company to temporarily close a county road during blasting operations.
County staff and the board discussed the terms: Martin Marietta would install and maintain the closure gates and signs and estimates closures might occur roughly twice a month — the company estimated they might need three closures — for approximately 30 minutes each while blasting occurs. Staff indicated signs would be placed primarily on one direction because the other approach is controlled by a highway stop; the company is responsible for signage and gate maintenance.
A motion to approve the agreement was moved, seconded and carried by voice vote. Board members did not request changes to the company’s maintenance obligations and noted the limited duration of closures.
The agreement formalizes temporary traffic controls during company blasting operations and assigns responsibilities for gates and signage to Martin Marietta.
