Walworth County Public Works Completes Study of County Trunk Highway System

According to a Walworth County Press Release, Public Works recently completed a comprehensive study of 400 miles of the County Trunk Highway System. The study evaluated the county’s roads pavement conditions, drainage, and load carrying capacity. The study then noted existing deficiencies and presented recommendations for maintenance and rehabilitation. The study provided various scenarios utilizing potential funding strategies and recommended an expenditure increase to $4.5-million annually for road improvement projects over the next 10-plus years. The Public Works Department is considering various funding alternatives (federal and state) to improve funding levels before updating the department’s 10-Year Bridge and Road Improvement Plan; a fiscal plan that is presented annually and was last updated in February 2021. Walworth County Director of Public Works Richard Hough will present improvement recommendations and funding strategies to the County Board over the next few months. To view the December 2021 road study, visit www.co.walworth.wi.us/901/Plans-and-Major-Studies?preview=true.