Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

County Roads Getting Attention

Commissioners Consider Abandoning Forsling Road

Road Superintendent Randy Bymer updated the Kimball County Commissioners on Tuesday about road issues within the county, and then the discussion turned to the purchase of one or the possibility of purchasing two new road graders.

In the update, Bymer reported that two truck drivers are hauling rock for a chip seal project. One mile of Road 37 has been graveled, and a discussion with zoning administrator Sheila Newell has taken place for direction in adopting a driveway policy.

The commissioners are considering abandoning the minimum maintenance road called Forsling Road, which is 2.3 miles lon...