Frequently Asked Questions
We wanted to include in our Web site, answers to the more commonly asked questions, in hopes that you'll find them informative and helpful. But as always, if we may be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to call us. |
Why does the Road and Bridge Department work ten-hour days in the summer months? This practice minimizes warm-up time, equipment wear from start-ups and shutdowns, and reduces travel to job-site time. It also lends more continuity to ongoing projects and facilitates day planning better than the standard eight-hour day. It is necessary to revert to the eight-hour day during the winter months to provide daily plowing and sanding services on all county maintained roadways. |
Why don't we see the road grader for long periods of time when it's dry in the summer? Some things are best left alone, among them, a very dry road surface. Grading when roads are extremely dry may smooth out the washboards temporarily, but without being able to compact the road surface after grading, the washboards will quickly return, along with an increase in annoying dust. With 778 miles of roads throughout our county, rest assured, we are out grading somewhere. |
When can I get a Right of Way Use Permit? Right of Way Use Permits can be obtained at the Granby Road & Bridge office from April 15th through October 15th (weather permitting). |
Why can't the snow plows get to my street earlier in the day? Even though every effort is made to clear all of our winter maintained roads as quickly as we're able after a snowfall, it is simply not possible to have every street be the first plowed. The plow routes are designed with efficiency and effectiveness in mind, and priority is given to the school and transit bus routes and main roads. |
Why can't my road be paved? The Road & Bridge Department is responsible for the carrying out of many tasks each and every year, and one of which is the paving of roadways. Each and every year, decisions must be made based on getting the most use from a limited amount of money, resources and time. Additionally, issues regarding safety, traffic volumes, maintenance, and public need (to name a few) must be considered. |