Spring break up closures could begin soon |
February 2, 2018 |
Once again it is the time of the year to think
about break up road closures. Temperatures are
warming up and hard surfaced roads are soaking
in the sunshine and a surface thaw will soon
begin. Cold nights will slow it down.
Please be proactive and start planning ahead for
the closure of roads. Road and bridge will try
to give good notice, however they can't predict
the weather. When a sign is posted, the road
will be closed to hauling 24 hours after the
posting is up. From that day forward, a permit
will be required for hauling on a closed road.
Permits will be available at no charge at the
road and bridge office at 73 Sunrise Road. The
office is open
from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
If the warming trend continues, road and bridge
will be closing county roads as needed,
beginning posting as early as Monday, February
5. There is a 24 hour grace period after
posting.
The allowable gross of the permitted vehicle
will be based on 300 pounds per inch of tire
width. When the temperatures stays below 26
degrees for a period of six hours, permits will
be issued for normally legal loads on
an individual basis for early morning use. If
the temperature stays below 26 degrees for six
hours and the doesn't rise above freezing, they
will look into all day use for normal legal
loads.
Traveling with a load on a closed road without a
permit is a citable offence. When driving on a
closed county road, you must have a valid permit
in the vehicle with you.
The Boundary County road closure list will be
posted on the
Boundary County web site.
If you are unsure if a road is closed, if you
have essential supplies that need delivered or
if you have questions, call Boundary County Road
and Bridge at (208) 267-3838. |
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