County advances right-of-way review, emphasizes access and fairness

Protecting property access and fairness were central concerns Oct. 20 as Ellis County commissioners advanced a countywide right-of-way review, building on years of discussions about road and bridge maintenance, subdivision needs, staffing, equipment and policy. The review builds on recurring Public Works updates and annual special work sessions featuring all-day road tours covering approximately 200 miles. The latest step establishes a framework for examining maintenance responsibilities while safeguarding access and fairness, not a blanket decision to close roads, discontinue service or leave landowners landlocked.
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