Road and Bridge faces staffing shortfall; commissioners consider study, contracts and equipment

Jun 25, 2025

Road and Bridge staff told the court they lack labor to keep up with county road needs, prompting calls for a pavement management study, increased contract services, possible equipment purchases or leases, and a review of pay for skilled operator positions.

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Rockwall County's Road and Bridge department told commissioners on June 25 that a shortage of skilled operators is constraining the county's ability to complete planned pavement work and that the department needs a combination of contracting, equipment and possible wage adjustments to improve throughput.

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