2026 Transportation Capital Program and Winter Operations
Summary
Commissioners and the administrator praised DPW, fleet and OEM staff after a heavy snow season — about 18,000 overtime hours logged so far, meaning real costs, but roads stayed open.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Feb 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
About 18,000 hours of overtime so far this season add to county snow-removal costs.
Every resident who needs plowed roads during storms.
Municipalities with depleted salt supplies and motorists if storms continue faster than deliveries.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of County Commissioners (Regular) - Feb 25, 2026
Commissioners and the administrator praised DPW, fleet and OEM staff after a heavy snow season — about 18,000 overtime hours logged so far, meaning real costs, but roads stayed open.
Board of County Commissioners (Regular) - Feb 11, 2026
The county couldn't get as many property-owner approvals for snow fences this winter, leading to drift problems. Engineering is assessing which spots need fences and will have a plan before next winter.
Board of County Commissioners (Regular) - Jan 28, 2026
After 16 storms, the county has 11,000 tons of salt on hand and needs 11,000–13,000 more to finish the season. Three municipalities have already run dry, and the administrator is pressing the governor's office for help.
Board of County Commissioners (Regular) - Jan 14, 2026
The county's $44 million capital program includes 56 road, bridge, safety, drainage and site projects. Crews have logged 4,500 hours across nine winter storms on 67 plow routes, costing just over $1 million so far.
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