Recently I have seen County crews extending entrance culverts and flattening slopes on driveways and field entrances. How does the County choose which drives to do?
During projects, Linn County gives the adjacent property owners the opportunity to participate in safety improvements. This involves flattening entrance side slopes (6:1 – 6 feet horizontal to every 1 foot vertical) and eliminating headwalls. The flattened side slopes allow errant vehicles to pass over the entrance. The flattened slopes are easier to mow and maintain and allow farm equipment to turn into drives with less risk of sliding into the ditch. The property owner is asked to participate by purchasing the pipe needed to extend to the 6:1 slope. The county will provide the earth to finish the driveway and do rough shaping of the slopes. Please contact the Engineer’s office if you are adjacent to a project and did not receive a letter regarding these safety improvements.

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1. When a road is closed for a project and traffic uses rock roads, how is the dust being controlled?
2. Where can I find information about current road construction?
3. How can I receive regular project updates and other project details?
4. What is the difference between Road Closed and Road Closed to Thru Traffic?
5. Will vehicle access be available at all times during the concrete paving project?
6. If access is not available at times throughout the project, how are emergency situations handled?
7. How are various services such as mail delivery, garbage pick-up, and bus stops handled during the project?
8. How will my driveway be adjusted to match the proposed concrete overlay?
9. Recently I have seen County crews extending entrance culverts and flattening slopes on driveways and field entrances. How does the County choose which drives to do?