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Ranchers press county to address livestock collisions on Foss Valley Road; commissioners agree to meet with Northrop Grumman and roads staff
Summary
Landowners described repeated cattle-vehicle collisions and presented a four-mile fence bid; commissioners agreed to convene discussions with county roads staff and Northrop Grumman to explore solutions while noting legal complexities in fence-in/fence-out rules and potential liability.
Residents and landowners told the commission they are worried about livestock strikes on Foss Valley Road after a recent increase in heavy truck traffic when I‑84 detours occur. Tim Douglas described the road's history as an open-range access route and said higher speeds and heavier vehicles have increased the risk of fatal collisions with cattle; residents provided a bid to fence 4.25 miles and asked the county to help find a solution.
Commissioners agreed that the issue needs a coordinated approach involving county roads staff, Northrop Grumman (whose employees primarily use the route), and legal review of the county's fence-in/fence-out ordinances. County staff noted potential complications with moving fence ordinances and cautioned that erecting fences in one location could create obligations elsewhere; commissioners committed to convening a meeting with Northrop Grumman, county roads and affected landowners to evaluate options and liabilities.
