Kerr County Road & Bridge reminding motorists to use caution when driving along county roadways this month

Kerr County Road and Bridge is urging drivers around the area this month to pay attention and watch out for crews busy mowing along county roadways.  “Our workers mow the county’s right-of-way areas twice a year – in the summer and again in the fall – and it generally takes us about two months each time to get our coverage area finished.  We expect to be out working around the county through the month of July,” said Kerr County Road and Bridge Administrator Kelley Hoffer.

The county department is responsible for maintaining 465 miles of linear roadways and rights-of-way.  Part of that upkeep is the county’s vegetative control program, which involves mowing shoulders to improve driver visibility, reduce wildlife hazards, maintain drainage, protect road infrastructure, preserve the shoulder for use in emergencies, improve access for emergency responders and utility crews and to enhance the beauty of Hill Country roads.

“Please, everybody, keep your eyes up and pay attention,” Hoffer said.  “When you see indicators that there are mowers at work, drop your speed, move over a lane if safe to do so and watch for flying debris.”  Texas law directs motorists approaching a highway maintenance vehicle with activated flashing blue or amber hazard lights to move over one full lane or slow down to 20 miles per hour below the posted speed limit.  Those who fail to do so might face a penalty of $1,250 for a first offense.

The next mowing session for Kerr County crews is expected to start in October.