Smith County commissioners name L Rd, C Rd and Y Rd among top 2026 road projects

Jan 5, 2026

Commissioners asked Road & Bridge staff to identify three to four large projects for 2026 and urged blade crews to prioritize making field driveways passable and reshaping 4–5 miles of dirt roads.

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Commissioners for Smith County on Jan. 5 asked Road & Bridge staff to identify three to four major projects for 2026, singling out L Rd (north of Hwy 36), C Rd and Y Rd as early candidates. Commissioner Jim Gwennap directed the crew to ‘‘identify 3-4 large projects for 2026’’ and challenged blade operators to ‘‘take initiative and get the driveways passable for pickups and trailers.’’

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