Highway department reports lower-than-expected distributions, lists ongoing paving projects

Jul 22, 2026

Highway Department reported a $548,000 direct lane-mile distribution (lower than expected due to gas-tax/excise suspension), noted interim reimbursements, and reviewed several paving, rehab and chip-seal projects now underway or completed.

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Matt Holden of the Highway Department told commissioners the county received $548,000 in direct lane-mile distribution funding, noting the amount was "substantially lower than we thought" because of gas-tax and excise-tax suspensions. He said the county is working with the governor's office and has seen an initial reimbursement of roughly $239,000 and other smaller amounts for recent months.

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