Board approves right-of-way work and subdivision; outlines Highway 61 paving schedule

The Louisa County board voted to permit construction within a county right-of-way to allow Eastern Island Light and Power to bore and perform utility work on the west side of F Avenue. The motion to approve the right-of-way work was made by the Chair and seconded; the board approved the motion by voice vote.

During the same meeting, the board also approved Resolution 209616 to authorize the Madam Subdivision, a minor split of roughly 2 acres from a larger 20-acre parcel with an access easement and planned separate ownership through an LLC. A presenter explained the subdivision layout and access easement; the board moved to approve the resolution and recorded ayes.

County staff provided a transportation update: preconstruction meetings have occurred and Highway 61 paving is expected to begin with a project closure window starting around May 1. The county is seeking acquisition of a 10-foot strip of easement on two properties north of the DOT project to move underground utilities out of the traveled roadway and expand the paved width in targeted sections.

Next steps: staff will finalize right-of-way permits and easement language with property owners and DOT and will schedule implementation details tied to the DOT paving timeline.