Parker County Celebrates Road Project Parker County officially opened the first segment of the Ric Williamson Memorial Highway (RWMH), the largest of the 35 projects comprising the Parker County Transportation Bond Program approved by voters in 2008. The county celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 27. The RWMH will be completed in five sections … [Read more...] about Road & Bridge
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Keeping Water off Roads Boosts Preservation Efforts
You’ve heard that real estate is all about location, location, location. When it comes to roads, the key is drainage, drainage, drainage. That’s how Jim Moulthrop, co-chair of the national Task Force on Roadway Pavement Preservation for Surfaced and Unsurfaced Roads, explained the importance of handling water when working to preserve roads. Without proper … [Read more...] about Keeping Water off Roads Boosts Preservation Efforts
Software Simplifies Road, Bridge Record-keeping
Software Simplifies Road, Bridge Record-keeping Rifling through months – maybe even years – of records to find out when you performed maintenance on a particular road or serviced a piece of equipment can be a time-consuming, frustrating task. Many counties have simplified and enhanced the way they do business by using computer software designed for road and … [Read more...] about Software Simplifies Road, Bridge Record-keeping
Compost Helps Reduce Roadway Erosion, Cracking
Across Texas, a problem is becoming a solution. Compost has found a place in highway construction. The Texas Department of Transportation has successfully used compost for several years to control erosion. By doing so, TxDOT has provided a market for municipalities and others to help keep their landfills free of an abundance of waste. In fact, TxDOT has become the … [Read more...] about Compost Helps Reduce Roadway Erosion, Cracking
State Law, Good Sense Drive Road, Bridge Decisions
State law dictates much of the commissioners court’s road and bridge responsibilities. Obviously, construction and maintenance of county roads and bridges are a major responsibility, but a host of other duties fall to a commissioners court. Duties are outlined in Chapter 81 of the Local Government Code and Chapters 250-281 of the Transportation Code. While these … [Read more...] about State Law, Good Sense Drive Road, Bridge Decisions