(Red Oak, Iowa) – While the State was dealing with trying to keep the roads clear during and after the most recent snow storm, area officials were also dealing with the snow drifts and challenges. Montgomery County Engineer Karen Albert, Tuesday, spoke to the Board of Supervisors in her County about the challenges, which included not only stranded motorists, but equipment break-downs early on in the week.

The problems continued into the weekend Friday, when the second snowstorm hit.

Montgomery Co. Engineer Karen Albert addresses the BOS Tue. Jan. 16, 2024

Crews worked long-hours fighting the wind and blowing snow. She said each motor-grader covered approximately 82 miles of road in one direction. Karen Albert thanked area residents who tried to do their part using private equipment to help open-up some of the gravel roads. Montgomery Supervisor Chairman Mike Olson acknowledged Engineer Albert for her recognition of citizen efforts to clear the gravel roads.

In other Montgomery County Secondary Roads news, Karen Albert said the 250^th Street bridge, crews were able to finish installing the pilings for the west pier last Thursday, before the second wave of snow hit.