July 6, 3:50 a.m.

Staff with the Douglas County Public Works Department plans to begin work on the annual chip seal program on roadways in the county very soon.

A release said work is scheduled to continue throughout the summer on various roads. Chip seal work is typically performed weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. depending on weather and availability. Traffic in the work areas will be controlled by flaggers during active work hours.

The release said the program involves the application of a special protective surface to existing pavement. Motorists are asked to watch out for posted construction signs, speed reduction warnings and flaggers in these areas during the summer:

*Melrose area, west of Roseburg

*Nonpareil Road, east of Sutherlin

*North Bank Road, East between Wilbur and Glide

*Upper Cow Creek area, East between Canyonville and Azalea

For more information, to to: https://douglascounty-oregon.us/376/Project-Information