An ordinance temporarily banning 18-wheelers from a section of Kyle Crossing was given the green light by city leaders earlier this month in order to begin repairing heavy damage to a well-traveled road connecting Kohlers Crossing and IH-35.

Northbound Kyle Crossing from Kohler’s Crossing to Vista Ridge Drive will be off limits to 18-wheelers until repairs are made, said Leon Barba, Kyle city engineer in a phone interview Dec. 4.

As a result of deep depressions and rutting on that portion ...