Board advances County Road 170 microsurfacing project from 2026 to 2025
County highway staff proposed and the board approved a budget amendment to accelerate County Road 170 surface treatment to 2025 using microsurfacing as a cost‑effective interim fix coordinated with the city of Baxter.
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County Highway staff asked the board to approve a budget amendment to advance County Road 170 surface treatment from 2026 to 2025 and to use a microsurfacing approach. The presenter said microsurfacing is a thin, resilient surface that can fill surface defects and extend pavement life at lower cost than a thicker overlay, enabling the county to complete a shorter‑term fix this year in coordination with Baxter's contract.
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