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Board weighs options after heavy trucks damage Edison Road sealcoat
Summary
Trustees and public works staff discussed accelerated wear to the recently sealcoated Edison Road attributed to landfill truck traffic; options included asking the landfill to use its internal access, limited paving of problem sections, or requiring the landfill to help fund repairs.
Public works staff told trustees that heavy truck turning movements at the landfill entrance have caused flushing and loss of aggregate on the newly sealcoated Edison Road. Board members discussed whether the landfill could be asked to route heavy vehicles over an internal access road, whether short‑section overlays or targeted paving would be a cost‑effective repair, and whether to seek contribution from the landfill operator for recurring maintenance costs.
Staff said they will review aerial and field maps to confirm internal access routes and planned to contact the landfill operator to request changes to truck routing. Trustees noted that paving a short stretch could reduce ongoing maintenance but would be a notable cost and that posting or restricting use could present enforcement challenges; no formal decision was taken at the meeting.
