Morrison County residents, prepare for a week of recurring road closures and maintenance works. The county has announced an array of activities slated to run from July 15 through July 19, according to Morrison County's official report. Drivers should anticipate temporary roadblocks and potential delays as workers focus on infrastructure improvements, including the installation of centerline culverts on CSAH 51 and County Road 280.
For those on the daily commute, expect to encounter road crews patching up the wear and tear of life expressed through the crevasses in our asphalt landscapes. The pothole patching brigade will be working around the clock to smooth your ride across the county. While driving, be on the lookout for fresh “STOP AHEAD” symbols, as painters will be marking these warnings at various problem areas to prevent future mishaps.
It’s not just the county's workers who will have their hands full; contracted construction teams are set to undertake significant bridge replacements. Locations impacted by this heavy-duty form of urban renewal include County Road 220, northeast of Swanville, and CSAH 1, south of Flensburg. Additionally, keep an eye out for new ground-in sinusoidal pavement markings meant to contribute to the drivers' safety on various county roads.
Morrison County is also sending out its mechanical horticulturists - roadside ditches will be mowed continuously, clearing the way for unobstructed road-shoulder visibility. Motorists should exercise caution around the accompanying pageantry of flaggers, work crews, and the mesmerizing flash of hazard lights, not to mention the omnipresent threat of lingering wet paint.
As these enhancements take shape, residents and visitors alike are urged to heed caution signs and respect work zones. After all, a smoother commute benefits everyone.
