Almota road work gets underway

Construction on Almota road is underway with the public being told to expect another two to three months of work before the road construction is set to finish.

With a price tag of $2.3 million, crews are working to widen the road, smooth out curves and reduce the grade for one of the hills.

The 2.74-mile stretch under construction begins at the intersection of Duncan Spring Road south of Colfax and runs to near the Sommers Road intersection.

The road remains open with a pilot truck guiding traffic through the stretch under construction.

“The road won’t be closed, but expect some delays,” said...