HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.23.22 Press Release_ Annual Gravel Road Stabilization ProjectFrom:McAfee-Bowersox, Miranda
Subject:Press Release: Annual Gravel Road Stabilization Project
Date:Wednesday, March 23, 2022 11:54:29 AM
Attachments:2022.03.23SoilStabilizationChart.pdf
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 23, 2022
CONTACT
Butte County Public Works
530.538.7681
ANNUAL GRAVEL ROAD STABILIZATION PROJECT
BUTTE COUNTY, CA-- It is time once again for Butte County Public Works to begin the annual gravel road
stabilization project. This process typically involves preparing the existing roadway by grading and repairing any
drainage issues, adding additional gravel where necessary, then watering and compacting the roadway surface.
Lastly, a soil stabilization product (Dustgard) is applied to chemically bind the roadway materials together, with the
goal of reducing the formation of washboard and potholes. Once the soil stabilization product has been applied,
traffic should stay off the roadway surface until the product has been absorbed into the roadway surface. This work
will help keep the roadways smooth and safe for drivers throughout the long dry summer. Roads to have this work
done include: Mud Creek Road, Helltown Road, Durnell Drive, Whipple Road, Kuhn Road, Nelson Avenue, Citrus
Road, Oro Country Club, Swedes Flat Road, Orange Avenue, Avacado Road, Dunstone Drive, Lovelock Road, Jordan
Hill Road, Oregon Gulch Road, Garland Road, Doe Mill, and Schott Road. Dates for each roadway will be posted
prior to application. Please see the attached list for more detail.
Weather plays a role in laying down the Dustgard, and dates could change if inclement weather rolls in. Motorists
that travel these roadways should expect delays. Times for application will vary daily, but will generally start during
times of low traffic volumes from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Roads will be open, but will have traffic control in place and
motorists should expect approximately 30 minute delays.
The Butte County Public Works Department has been serving its residents since 1850, providing cost effective
roadway maintenance services. The Department maintains approximately 1,300 miles of roadways, over 500
bridges and drainage structures and more than 18,000 road signs.
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Miranda Bowersox
Communications/Public Information Officer
Butte County Administration
25 County Center Drive, Oroville Ca. 95965
T.530.552.3320