By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The Guthrie County Roads Department issued a press release, stating that road safety is a top priority in Guthrie County, and that the focus is delivering results with a new state funding award from the Iowa Department of Transportation.
The Iowa DOT’s Local Systems Bureau approved Guthrie County’s application for the Sign Replacement Program for Cities and Counties, awarding nearly $10,000 in reimbursement funding through the Traffic Safety Improvement Program.
The funding will be used to replace and upgrade 105 roadway signs across the county, including speed limit and no-passing zone signs — a step the roads departments says is important in making roads clearer, more consistent and safer for everyone.
“Every bit of additional funding for roadway safety helps,” Guthrie County Engineer Josh Sebern said. “Up-to-date signage plays a critical role as we continue investing in infrastructure that supports our rural communities.”
The reimbursement funds will be available after July 1 and will help offset the cost of implementing these safety improvements across the county.