General Information

The Johnson County Secondary Roads Department allows private residents with land adjacent to gravel roads to apply for a permit to contract with pre-approved dust palliative contractors to treat the road surface with chloride or lignin products up to two times per year for comfort and convenience. The resident is responsible for 100% of the cost and issues payment directly to their chosen dust palliative contractor.

Permit Required

"A person shall not excavate, fill, or make a physical change within a highway right-of-way without obtaining a permit from the applicable highway authority" - Iowa Code 318.8

Contractors will begin accepting applications for private dust palliative permits after April 1, 2025. Applications for 2025 Contractor Applied Dust Palliative are due back from the Contractors to Secondary Roads no later than close of business on Friday, May 9, 2025. Please plan accordingly and use only the new application form below. Applications received on old forms will be denied.

New 2025 Contractor Applied Dust Palliative Permit Application Form

New Bituminous Treatments Paused for 2025

Applications for new bituminous treatment areas are paused for 2025. Bituminous chipseal installations existing as of 12/31/2023 may be repaired or re-treated as directed by the Engineer. Secondary Roads will contact existing bituminous chipseal owners with additional instructions after yearly condition evaluations are completed. 

2025 Preapproved Dust Palliative Contractors 

Subject to change without notice - verify pricing and details with each Contractor
Binn's & Stevens
Contact:
  • PO Box 1005
  • Oakaloosa, IA 52577
  • 800.451.1744
  • Blue flags available at JCSR Office

Calcium Chloride: 

  • 2 Applications of 500 feet = $675.00
  • Additional footage>500 feet = $1.35 per foot
Blue Flame
Contact:
  • 18602 County Road G34
  • Letts, IA  52754
  • 319.726.3103

Calcium Chloride:

  • 2 Applications of 500 feet = $763.20 with 6% sales tax

Tree Sap/Calcium Chloride Blend:

  • 2 Applications of 500 feet = $1,038.80 with 6% sales tax
M&K Dust Control
Contact:
  • 1011 1st Avenue NE
  • Mount Vernon, IA 52314-1406
  • 319.895.8209
  • Orange flags available at JCSR Office

Lignin:

  • 2 Applications of 500 feet = $1,325.00 with 6% sales tax

Magnesium Chloride:

  • 2 Applications of 500 feet = $1,113.00 with 6% sales tax

 

Oak Ridge Services
Contact:
  • 1932 Hwy 92
  • Washington, IA 52353
  • 319.548.0103
  • Fluorescent orange flags mailed to customers

Magnesium Chloride:

  • 2 Applications of 500 feet = $1,100.00
LL Pelling Co., Inc.
Contact:
  • PO Box 230
  • North Liberty, IA 52317
  • 319.626.4600 (Phone)
  • 319.626.4605 (FAX)

Bituminous chipseal repair and re-treatment:

  • Contact for details and pricing