It’s that time of year and it’s back with a vengeance! The combination of recent heavy rain, last week’s warm temperatures and a deep frost on the roads from a cold winter has resulted in some very messy roads.
Lindsay Hill Road is Closed to Through Traffic!
The section of upper Lindsay Hill Road, approximately midway and where we used to not plow, is washed out in several locations and is closed till further notice.
In an effort to try and cut down on damage from heavy vehicles we are posting all dirt roads this year with a weight limit of 10,000 lbs. All dirt roads in town are being posted with signage stating that they are closed to vehicles over 10,000 lbs from February 15 to May 1.
This Does NOT restrict emergency vehicles, municipal vehicles, school busses, Utility vehicles, and local delivery ( residents, farms, fuel deliveries, and businesses located on the road.) This is a standard practice for towns across the state.
If you have a special case, please check with the Highway Department.
This includes the following roads.
Parish rd.
Bashan hill rd.
Lyndsey hill rd.
Cold st
Ridge rd.
Starkweather rd.
Sam Hill rd.
West st
Dingle rd.
Capen st
Clark rd.
Thayer hill rd.
Harvey rd.
Indian oven
Whitt hill rd.
Old main rd.
Guard rd.
Prentice rd.
Fisk rd.
Kinne brook rd.
Adams rd.
Scott rd.
Curtis rd.
Goss Hill rd.
Thrasher hill rd.
South Worthington rd.
As residents living on these roads know, when the top layer of the dirt roads start to thaw out and moisture gets introduced from melting and precipitation, the water can’t drain as well and the top layer turns to soup.
That can mean particularly difficult travel for the many folks in town who live on our many miles of dirt roads. The Highway Department is doing its best to keep on top of the situation, but this time of year there’s only so much they can do. We’re stocked up on gravel!
So here’s the ask: Please limit your travel on any of the dirt roads in town if you can. If you’re used to taking a shorter route that involves travel on a dirt road and you can avoid it, please take an alternate route… even if it’s a little bit longer. For those who live on those roads, please do your best to limit trips if you can. Getting a delivery? Think about delaying it a few weeks until the situation improves.
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
