June 24, 2024 3:40 a.m.

With the summer season officially underway, the Douglas County Public Works Department, Operations and Maintenance Division is reminding residents that they have begun work on their annual paving, striping and chip sealing programs on roadways throughout the county.

A county release said the work is scheduled to continue through mid-September. As with any road project, unforeseen delays due to weather, equipment and material availability could possibly extend the anticipated project timelines.

Road maintenance is typically performed on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. depending on the weather. Motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists are asked to be on lookout, slow down, and use caution in areas where road construction signs, speed reduction warnings, and detours have been posted. Traffic in in some areas might be controlled by flaggers. Motorists could experience delays of up to 20 minutes.

The release said road construction projects will impact drive times, so residents are asked to plan accordingly by anticipating delays and seeking alternate routes whenever possible. Drivers should proceed with caution, be patient and obey all posted signs, warnings, and flaggers instructions as they travel in and around all road construction zones.

For more information on Douglas County road projects for 2024, contact DCPW, Operations and Maintenance Division at 957-2026.