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Elko County road superintendent reports MAC program completion, material costs just under $400,000
Summary
Elko County Road Superintendent Dennis Bryce reported the county completed nearly 150 miles of magnesium chloride application (about 3,000 tons) around June 11 and said material-only costs are expected to be just under $400,000; he outlined follow-up patching and planned overlays.
Dennis Bryce, Elko County Road Superintendent, briefed the RTC on the county's magnesium chloride (MAC) program and upcoming overlay work.
Bryce said the MAC program concluded around June 11 after treating just shy of 150 miles with nearly 3,000 tons of magnesium chloride. "Material alone, we're gonna be right right under $400,000 in material," Bryce said, noting that material costs have increased each year but that the county has managed expenses.
He described specific local work: patching weak areas, miscellaneous repairs and plans for an overlay on Coral Lane off SR 227 toward Spring Creek. Bryce said application rates are largely consistent year to year but that rain and snow can dilute treatment and affect longevity, requiring ongoing maintenance.
Commissioners praised road crews and asked technical questions about application rates and longevity; Bryce explained that newer roads sometimes receive higher initial application rates but subsequent annual rates are similar. The update was informational and no RTC action was required at this meeting.
