Track Road Conditions This Mud Season
The Department of Public Works is advising residents that changing temperatures in the coming weeks may begin to impact the condition of gravel roads throughout town.
As winter frost leaves the ground and daytime temperatures increase. This seasonal process, often referred to as “mud season,” softens the road structure and can lead to muddy surfaces, ruts, and uneven travel conditions on gravel roads.
Public Works will be monitoring these roads and providing status updates daily through roadside signage, which will be placed at the end of gravel roads throughout town. Drivers are recommended to avoid driving on gravel roads, if possible, if you must drive on a muddy road go slow and use extreme caution.
Road conditions will also be reported via an online map, which you can be view here.
The roadside signage and online map will be color-coded. The colors will indicate the following:
-
Green: Passable by all vehicles. Expect seasonal conditions.
-
Yellow: Four-wheel drive or high-clearance vehicles recommended. Some rutting and muddy conditions.
-
Orange: Four-wheel drive or high-clearance vehicles advised. Local traffic only. Expect heavy rutting and deep mud.
-
Red: Closed to through traffic. Emergency vehicles and residents with proper vehicles only. Some areas are not passable.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Department of Public Works at 802-254-4255 or email Darren Pacheco at [email protected].