Messick Road condition and traffic top concerns as commission considers RV park

Jan 16, 2026

Residents and the county's highway official warned that Messick Road is in poor condition and may struggle with added traffic from a proposed 40-to-108-site campground; commissioners flagged funding limits for road improvements.

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Residents and county officials told the planning commission that Messick Road — the primary access route to the proposed Camp Messi site and Summit Lake State Park — is in poor condition and may not be able to absorb additional traffic without upgrades.

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