Commissioners approve $6,400 survey by SKG Engineering for potential right‑of‑way expansion

Commissioners approved a $6,400 proposal from SKG Engineering to survey county land on a corridor identified in the meeting as "Wollong Pecan" (transcript spelling unclear). The survey is intended to evaluate options for additional right‑of‑way and a potential widening from the current 40‑foot right‑of‑way to a possible 65 feet; the county plans to coordinate with Washington County on property discussions and fair‑market valuation if additional right‑of‑way is sought.

A commissioner said the project originally began under a previous commissioner and the survey is a follow‑up to earlier work; the court approved the proposal and directed staff to seek a schedule and coordinate with the adjacent county. The court asked SKG to complete the survey within the current year if possible.

Why it matters: The survey is a preliminary step that may lead to right‑of‑way purchase and road‑widening projects that affect local traffic patterns and property owners. The transcript contains unclear spelling for the location name; reporters should confirm the correct road name and any related property descriptions with county staff before publication.