Commissioners debate contractor work vs. in-house shaping for multiple road projects

Sep 1, 2026

Chase County commissioners and road staff discussed scheduling and materials for several road projects (Middle Creek, Lake Road, 7 Hills Road), weighing contractor expertise against possible in-house savings and citing weather, equipment delays and traffic as scheduling risks.

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Commissioners reviewed several road projects—including Middle Creek, Lake Road and the 7 Hills Road intersection—and debated whether to hire outside contractors or use county crews for shaping and chip-seal work. Road staff described current sequencing: base layers to be placed soon, followed by final surfaces when weather permits.

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