County will close dirt roads Nov. 14

The county public works department is instituting its annual closure of dirt roads beginning Nov. 14. The roads are scheduled to re-open March 13, 2017.

The list this year includes 95 dirt roads throughout the county to be closed during the winter months. The roads are closed to vehicular traffic unless a permit is obtained from the office of the Whitman County engineer.

The department also issued its annual reminder about winter snow and ice removal this week.

The letter clarifies the department policies regarding winter snow and ice control. The county has a priority order for paved roads, f...