Warm weather unveils worn-out roads
By TYLER ELLYSON — CNA staff reporter tellyson@crestonnews.com
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| Large snow piles still line 170th Street west of Creston as county crews begin pouring fresh layers of rock to stabilize the road in preparation for a spring melt. Union County Engineer Steve Akes said the recent warm-up has created problems for the secondary roads department because they now must balance pothole repairs, snow removal and rock hauling all while keeping a close eye on the weather. (CNA photo by TYLER ELLYSON) |
During an already tiresome and budget-busting season battling record snowfalls, those charged with keeping Union County’s roads maintained aren’t catching any breaks as the temperatures rise.
With most area roads now visible and free from winter’s tight grip, potholes, ruts and mud patches are appearing across the county.
“Spring is always a struggle,” said Union County Engineer Steve Akes. “No matter what kind of winter you have, you’re always going to have a lot more maintenance come spring.”
• Read more of this story in the March 4 edition of the Creston News Advertiser.
