Late state budget, inflation put county behind curve on Slayton Settlement work

Slayton Settlement Road in Royalton is bordered by a dotted white line due to the repeated gouges and potholes in the pavement. Niagara County officials agree it’s among the highest priority county roads for resurfacing, but that’s probably not going to happen soon. State budget delays and ever-changing costs have put the county behind the curve for executing the project.

“We’d like to be out there this year, but realistically, it’s not looking likely,” said Garrett Meal, county commissioner of public works. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content..