INTRODUCTION

The following information, standards, and policies have been developed by and for the Pettis County Road & Bridge Department to help provide practical, safe, and economical access to the land in Pettis County. An attempt was made to achieve a balance between the sometimes conflicting concerns for safety, economy and scenic beauty.

Safety must be the highest priority to establish safe roadways for our residents, school buses, service vehicles, and farm equipment.

Economy is construed to apply both to direct construction/maintenance costs and to the indirect costs to roadway users in the way of increased vehicle maintenance/repairs due to inadequate roadways.

Scenic and environmental concerns were considered as these policies were developed to respect the desires of property owners adjacent to Pettis County roadways.

This Road Policy gives special attention to policies regarding substandard streets and roads which in the past were absent, inadequate, or unenforced by the county.

Every effort was made to develop standards and policies that are consistent with State Law, and Pettis County Regulations. These standards and policies should serve to supplement and support these other existing policies and regulations and the best interests of Pettis County citizens.