Lethbridge County office. (Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge County roads impacted by improper irrigation
Jul 17, 2019 | 8:00 AM
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LETHBRIDGE, AB – The County office is reminding farmers of the importance of proper irrigation practices after several incidents were reported about end guns spraying water onto road surfaces and into ditches.
This can cause unsafe conditions for drivers that head down suddenly-wet roads.
“This is a dangerous and costly practice, posing safety concerns for citizens and damaging County infrastructure,” reads a press release from the government.
The County reports that repairing a single section of a damaged road can cost between $1,500 and $3,000, but in cases where the pavement’s subgrade is affected, repairs can be much more expensive.
