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The Dirt on Rural Roads
Kneehill Scoop Podcast
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0:10
Welcome and County Announcements
3:42
Introduction to Road Maintenance
7:31
Understanding Washboards and Road Repairs
10:25
Winter Road Maintenance Explained
14:40
Road Construction and Graveling Process
19:08
Dust Control Methods and Options
22:33
Heavy Vehicle Impact and Communication
27:44
Closing Remarks and Next Episode Preview
Kneehill Scoop Podcast
The Dirt on Rural Roads
Mar 31, 2025
Season 1
Episode 3
Kneehill County
What really causes washboards on gravel roads? How do crews decide which roads get plowed first after a snowstorm? And just how often do grader blades need replacing?
In this episode of the Kneehill Scoop podcast, we dig into the dirt—literally—with Kneehill County’s infrastructure experts Mike Conkin and Mike Ziehr.
Tune in as they break down what it takes to maintain over 2,400 kilometres of rural roads, from dust control and chip seal to snow plowing, gravelling, and everything in between.
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