Chapter 11.20 — HIGHWAY CLOSURE OR RESTRICTION

The Road Commissioner of the County may restrict the use of, or close, any County highway whenever the Road Commissioner considers such closing or restriction of use necessary for the protection of the public or for the protection of such highways from damage during storms or during construction, improvement or maintenance operations thereon. (Ord. 363, 1957)

In order to notify the public that a County highway is closed or its use restricted, the Road Commissioner may:

• A. Erect suitable barriers or obstructions upon such highway;

• B. Post warnings and notices of the condition of any such highway;

• C. Post signs for the direction of traffic upon it, or to or upon any other highway or detour open to public travel;

• D. Place warning devices on such highway;

• E. Assign a flagman to warn, detour or direct traffic on such highway. (Ord. 363, 1957)

Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Chapter 1.28.

(Ord. 363, 1957; Ord. 844, 1977)