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Wise County to hold public hearing on abandoning County Road 1637 after safety concerns
Summary
Commissioner Kevin Burns asked the Court to close County Road 1637 in Precinct 2 because mining operations on both sides have made the road unsafe; the Court voted to hold a publicly noticed hearing on abandoning/closing CR 1637 at the next Commissioners' Court after required postings.
Commissioner Kevin Burns told the Wise County Commissioners' Court that Burnco's mining operations flank County Road 1637 in Precinct 2 and have made the road unsafe for public use. Burns suggested closing the roadway and Judge J.D. Clark recommended following required statutory posting timelines for abandonment procedures.
The Court voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on abandoning/closing County Road 1637 for public transportation purposes at the next Commissioners' Court meeting following any required timeline postings. Burns framed the request as a public-safety measure given active mining operations and unsafe conditions.
Judge Clark’s procedural guidance emphasized statutory requirements for notices before the Court may take formal action to abandon county roads. The motion will carry to the next meeting for a public hearing and additional public input.
