Commissioners press for progress on 230 Rd, warn of failing head wall on 140 Rd

Mar 31, 2025

Smith County commissioners directed staff to prioritize the 230 Rd project and other road-site repairs; Commissioner Jim Gwennap warned that the south head wall on 140 Rd and R Rd is "about to be a catastrophe." Several bridge and drainage projects remain pending engineering or locates.

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Commissioners urged staff to begin work on multiple road projects this week, including prioritized work on 230 Rd once equipment is serviced. Commissioner Kurt Ifland reiterated that the road department should move equipment to 230 Rd as soon as possible.

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