Commissioners approve no-through and no-truck signs on County Road 100 after residents cite AI plant traffic

Callahan County Commissioners Court voted on March 9 to place no-through-traffic and no-through-truck signs on County Road 100 after residents reported a sharp increase in worker and heavy-truck traffic associated with nearby industrial development and road work.

A commissioner (S9) told the court that residents along County Road 100 had reported that traffic had grown "tremendous" since work related to an AI plant and related hauling began, making local roads unsafe for neighbors and children. The commissioner asked the court to authorize signage to reduce cut-through traffic and to consider load limits; staff noted the county would consult state authorities about weight limits where required.

The motion, as stated in the meeting, approved both no-through-traffic and no-through-truck signage. A commissioner seconded the motion and the chair announced the motion passed with no opposition.

What the court discussed: commissioners considered signage alone and whether a weight-limit would require state approval. Staff said they had contacted the state to learn what weight limit the county could impose; that follow-up will continue.

Next steps: county roads staff will place the authorized signs and continue coordination with state officials about any potential load limits or additional traffic controls.