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Road repair in question

Whether or not the City of Sundance is responsible for repairing the top portion of the Canyon Road is a question likely to be brewing in nearby residents' minds. The melting snow has revealed significant damage to the asphalt but, while the city did the paving, the part of the road showing damage lies outside city limits.

The question was raised at last Tuesday's council meeting, when Public Works Director Mac Erickson reported that the asphalt is crumbling and falling apart "past the point of repair". Council Member and WYDOT engineering supervisor Brad Marchant agreed, stating that, "the...