Commissioners Look Back at 2025 Infrastructure Improvements Here
By DREW BROSSMANN
Precinct 4 Commissioner
In 2025, Precinct 4 made significant progress in improving our county’s infrastructure. We reworked 7.45 miles of roadway, which included removing base material and applying two layers of chip seal. In additional, we seal-coated 12.3 miles of road, bringing the total of 19.75 miles of roadway enhanced for safer travel.
Our crews also completed four full passes with shedders across Precinct 4’s 196 miles of roadway – a major undertaking that keeps our roadsides clear. We continued brush cutting along the roadways, with 87% now clean and trimmed. This included removing dead trees and those leaning into the right-of-way, an effort that greatly reduces hazards during high winds and storms.
We upgraded two low-water crossings – Gebert Road and Bohslav Road – by installing additional pipes and raising the roadway, which will help mitigate flooding in those areas.
Crews also cleared silt from drainage ditches to ensure water flows properly and stays off the roadways.
Looking ahead to 2026, Precinct 4 will see bridge replacements at Kruppa, Fosters Creek, and E. Radhost School Road through the TxDOT Bridge Grant Program.
Our team also made improvements to our facilities. The Precinct 4 crew replaced all four sides of the shop walls and added a lean-to on the west side. A contractor will complete the roof by year’s end, fully insulating the shop and making it energy efficient. This upgrade will protect our fleet from the elements, reducing wear and repair costs.
We added valuable equipment to our operations this year, purchasing a used backhoe, sweeper, and 18-wheeler at low cost to the county. These additions will provide long-term benefits in both lifespan and quality of service.
In collaboration with Precinct 2, our Road & Bridge workers poured a new slab and erected a metal building in Fayetteville for the Recycling Center. By completing this project in-house, we achieved tremendous savings and demonstrated the power of teamwork.
Finally, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the hardworking crew of Precinct 4. Their dedication – whether working in the heat of the summer or the cold of winter – ensures our roads remain safe and clear for travel. To the residents of Fayette County, thank you for allowing me the honor of serving as your Commissioner. I look forward to continuing our progress together. My door is always open, and I am only a phone call away for any concerns. May God bless your families this year, and may He continue to bless Fayette County.
Pct. 4 Crew: Drew Brossmann – Commissioner Mike Fiedler-Superintendent David Osina-Foreman Operators: Randy Wick, Frankie Osina, Pete Garcia Jr, David Kunschick, Josh Morgan, Kyle Noska, Jason Collinsworth