Farmington road project gets okay

County commissioners Monday approved a future paving project for five miles of the Farmington Road north to the Warner Road intersection. Engineering will begin on the project with the hot asphalt mix overlay expected to be applied in 2017 or 2018.

Cost of the projected is estimated to cost in the $1 million range with $750,000 coming from the state’s Rural Arterial Program.

Public works crews will inspect signs and guardrail ends on the five-mile span, and replacements will be added to the project as needed.

Public Works Superintendent Mark Storey Monday proposed the project to the commissioners, with the intent to begin engineering for the project.