Lethbridge County tests new dust suppression method near Stafford Lake
Crews are piloting the treatment on a one-kilometre stretch ahead of a broader rollout planned for fall.
Why it matters
Dust control on gravel roads affects air quality, road safety and maintenance costs for rural residents in Lethbridge County.
Lethbridge County crews have started testing a new dust suppression method on a one-kilometre section of road near Stafford Lake Estates.
The trial is meant to evaluate how well the method controls dust on gravel roads before the county expands the approach through a new program set to launch in the fall.
Officials have not yet released detailed results from the test section, but the initiative signals the county's effort to address ongoing dust concerns on rural roads ahead of the wider seasonal program.
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