Smith County road closed due to culvert washout, heavy rain
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — A portion of Smith County Road 2173 off Paluxy and southwest of Whitehouse is expected to be shut down for about a month due to a culvert washout.
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According to Smith County officials, Smith County Road 2173, also known as Carl Dowdy Road, has been closed because of a pipe issue. A culvert washout damaged the structure under the road because of heavy rains. The road will remain closed until the pipes come in and can be replaced.
Residents are asked to use alternative routes and to find updates visit the Smith County website.
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