Smith County commissioners flag multiple hazardous road segments, call for repairs

Jun 23, 2025

Commissioners on June 23 identified numerous road and drainage problems across Smith County — including impassable ruts on 180 Rd and plugged tubes — and directed road staff to inspect and prioritize repairs.

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On June 23, 2025, the Smith County Commission spent a substantial portion of its regular meeting reviewing recurring road, drainage and signage problems across the county and directing road staff on next steps. Commissioner Jim Gwennap (Chairman) said the condition on several stretches was severe, noting that "the ruts are extremely deep and there isn't any way a farm truck can get through."

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