Bruceville-Eddy OKs truck-route ordinance; staff to buy compliant signs and barricades

The Bruceville-Eddy Council voted June 25 to approve an ordinance establishing a truck route. Chief Michael Dorsy presented cost estimates for the signs and temporary barricades and stressed the need to comply with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD).

Dorsy estimated sign and pole installation costs for about 8–10 signs would be roughly $1,500 if new poles and installation were required, and that 12 barricades could cost between about $840 and $1,800 depending on type. "Factoring all that in," he told council, the materials range could be about $2,400 to $3,300 and staff expected to stay under $3,000 for the initial implementation, but Dorsy recommended confirming TexDOT/TMUTCD requirements before purchase.

Council members asked whether city streets versus state highways changed the requirements; staff said the TMUTCD guidance applies broadly for compliant signage and that some projects have run afoul of exact-size or placement rules when challenged in court. Council moved and approved the ordinance and directed staff to check TexDOT guidance and procure compliant signs and appropriate barricades.

Next steps

Chief Dorsy will confirm exact specifications with TexDOT and vendors before purchase; staff will bring procurement details back to council as needed.