One hundred and twenty miles are hard surfaced. Six motor graders in assigned districts blade rock roads approximately every three to four weeks. New trucks hauling bigger loads, i.e. Tandem axle with pup trailer and twenty yard end dumps have been added to the truck fleet to provide versatility and efficiency. An aggressive mowing program continues the year around. To keep right of ways cleared to the fence.
Trees are side trimmed to maintain right of way width.
The county owned Quarry crushed 284,000 tons of rock in 1999. County crews are certified for blasting, making this a very efficient operation. 1309 South Washington Iola, Kansas. One full time road mechanic and one shop mechanic assist the foreman with overhauls, welding and routine maintenance. This shop handles all repairs except tire repair.