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Atchison County plans River Road closure and coordination with dispatch and neighboring county for event safety
Summary
Commissioners approved a plan to request dispatch coordinate with Road and Bridge and EMS to close River/Red River Road for an event, discussed barricade placement and timing, and asked staff to notify nearby counties and publish public notice.
The commission discussed closing River (Red River) Road for an upcoming event and agreed to ask dispatch to notify Road and Bridge and EMS of the planned closure. Commissioners and staff planned logistics for barricade placement (drop during work hours and remove after the event) and discussed where to place barricades to allow safe turnaround without blocking bridges.
Officials also said they would notify the neighboring county and post public notice so out-of-county visitors are not routed into closed roads. Staff will confirm barricade placement and timing and coordinate with the sheriff's office or dispatch as needed.
Next steps: Chair or designee will email dispatch with closure details and Road and Bridge will place barricades at agreed locations; staff will send a public notice and contact the adjacent county about coordinating the closure.
