Road Committee

Overview
Alna’s five-member Road Committee was established in 2022 with the primary purpose of advising both the Road Commissioner and the Select Board on the maintenance needs and budget priorities for the town’s roads. The Town of Alna is responsible for maintaining nearly nine miles of paved roads and over five miles of unpaved roads. The committee’s key responsibility is to produce the Road Management Plan, which serves as a framework for managing the town’s road infrastructure.

Road Management Plan
The Road Management Plan is the committee’s principal deliverable. It features a comprehensive inventory of Alna’s road infrastructure and provides a detailed assessment of the current condition of each road segment. Additionally, the plan outlines recommended maintenance priorities, offers cost estimates for proposed maintenance activities, and presents budget recommendations aimed at addressing these priorities.

Recent Activities and Ongoing Process
Throughout 2023 and 2024, the committee dedicated significant effort to developing a thorough road inventory database. This foundational work culminated in the release of the first Road Management Plan in February 2025. Following this milestone, the committee now convenes several times a year, typically every two to three months. During these meetings, the committee updates the road inventory database to track progress against the current plan, revises condition assessments based on ongoing road use, and continually generates and refines both maintenance priorities and budget recommendations. Alna residents are encouraged to attend Road Committee meetings to share concerns and to consider volunteering as a member of the committee.