Smith CR 168 Phase 2 Improvements Start Wed.

SMITH COUNTY — Road work begins on Wednesday in phase 2 improvements to County Road 168. The project is expected to last six weeks. The road runs between Texas Highway 155 and CR 178 (Old Palestine Highway). The work will replace a temporary cross-culvert with a new concrete box culvert. The project is part of the Smith County bond program. The work also includes the widening and overlay of the 2.26-mile section of CR 168. Motorist that normally use CR 168 to access Owens Elementary School will be able to use CR 178 to access the school. Phase 1 was completed before school started in August.