County engineer outlines resurfacing, bridge projects and speed-limit study

Aug 4, 2026

County engineer Cathy Nicholas told supervisors summer resurfacing and striping are complete, bridge work continues on Winslow and Hess roads, and staff are conducting a speed-limit assessment to inform any change from 55 to 60 mph with recommendations expected by late September.

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Cathy Nicholas, Blackhawk County engineer, briefed the Board of Supervisors on the county's summer roadway program, saying resurfacing, restriping and seal-coating work are complete while bridge and small-structure work continues on Winslow Road and Hess Road.

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