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Guadalupe County weighs three repair options for South Santa Clara Road in New Berlin
Summary
Commissioners discussed three options for New Berlin'area South Santa Clara Road — a 20-day rebuild, an 8-day center patch, or an 8-day side patch — and heard Road & Bridge warn that a true fix likely requires rebuilding because the road foundation is failing. Commissioners signaled interest in partnerships or MOUs but raised concerns that county crews are already stretched across nearly 700 road miles.
Guadalupe County Commissioner's Court took up an interlocal-style discussion about South Santa Clara Road in the New Berlin area, with county staff presenting three possible approaches and Road & Bridge urging a fuller rebuild rather than temporary patching.
Doug Burnside of the county's road operations told the court the county maintains "close to 700 road miles" and that some stretches — including the segment near Century Oaks toward Interstate 10 — show deep ruts and…
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