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Tunbridge flags closures, 900-plus culverts need replacement as summer work planned
Summary
The Selectboard warned of a Frye Road closure and Whitney Hill delays in June, discussed missing road signs and continuing talks over a new truck, and highlighted that the town has "over 900 culverts" needing replacement — an issue the board said will shape maintenance priorities.
The Tunbridge Selectboard on May 12 told residents the junction of Frye Road into Strafford will be closed the second week of June and that Whitney Hill Road will experience delays as crews work this summer.
Selectboard member Becky Hoyt noted a cluster of maintenance needs, including a shortage of road signs and an extensive culvert program. "We have over 900 culverts in town and many need replacement," Hoyt said, framing a multi-season effort for the road crew.
Board members discussed equipment and staffing needs, including ongoing consideration of buying a new truck and prioritizing culvert replacement. Hoyt said she is ordering new signs to replace the roughly "15 or 18" missing signs reported in town records. The board did not vote on procurement at the meeting; it prioritized immediate closures and crew assignments.
The discussion signals a longer-term maintenance workload for Tunbridge's road crew. The Selectboard asked staff to provide cost estimates and timelines at a future meeting so members can consider budget impacts and scheduling.
