Residents urge Union County to fix patchwork roads, cite motorcycle and windshield hazards

Jul 10, 2026

Multiple residents told commissioners that repeated tar-and-gravel patching is creating gravel hazards, broken windshields and motorcycle safety risks; county staff explained interim surface treatments and urged residents to report problem locations.

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During an extended public-comment period, several residents told the commission that tar-and-gravel surface treatments and long-standing patchwork on local roads are generating safety and property-damage problems. One resident said, "I'm tired of having to repair my windshields," and another added that riding on gravel is dangerous for motorcyclists.

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