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Transportation office reports 2026 paving to double 2025 work; Esko Hwy 61 a focus
Summary
Carlton County Transportation reported that paving activity in 2026 will be roughly twice the level of 2025 and that much of the work will focus on the Esko Highway 61 project; staff said the program is between design and construction phases.
JinYeene, representing the county Transportation office, told the Committee of the Whole that the department is between design and construction phases and that paving planned for 2026 will be roughly double the amount completed in 2025.
JinYeene highlighted the Esko Highway 61 project as a major focus for 2026. The department also noted continuing project planning and coordination required as work moves from design to construction. No formal motion accompanied that update; it was provided as informational to the committee.
Committee members did not vote on specific construction contracts during this session; subsequent procurement or contract approvals would be recorded separately when brought forward.
