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Mission, TX · Traffic & Transit
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Thursday bridge inspection will impact Harlingen-to-McAllen motorists
Motorists heading to McAllen from Harlingen, Brownsville and parts of Cameron County are being advised of a closure scheduled for Thursday. The post Thursday bridge inspection will impact Harlingen-to-McAllen motorists appeared first on MyRGV.com .
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McAllen plans five roundabouts to increase roadway safety
Looking to decrease traffic congestion and increase roadway safety, the city of McAllen is investing in roundabouts to keep traffic moving as the population continues growing. The post McAllen plans five roundabouts to increase roadway safety appeared first on MyRGV.com .
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TxDOT warns drivers to avoid flooded roads and barricades
Heavy rain flooded several off-ramps along the eastbound Interstate 2 frontage road in the Weslaco and Mercedes area, leaving some vehicles stranded on Monday, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT crews closed off the affected off-ramps and are continuing to monitor forecasts and road conditions through the evening...
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Scheduled road closures for 10th Street in north McAllen
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A portion of North 10th Street in McAllen will be closed starting Monday as crews begin to work on the roadway and drainage improvements. Road construction will be done between Frontera Road and Auburn Avenue/Wisconsin Road in north McAllen. Crews with the Texas Department of Transportation will begin work on the […]
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Edinburg residents push for answers over incomplete Alberta Road project
An Edinburg road project is nearing completion, but some residents say the work still isn't done, and they're not getting answers. Channel 5 News first reported on frustrations along Alberta Road and Shalom Drive back in March. At the time, residents put up a sign along the road that said, “City of Edinburg. We are tired of this mess, get it done. Respectfully, Shalom Drive residents.”
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Donna International Bridge: The New Commercial Freight Crossing Option in the Rio South Texas Region
With a multimillion-dollar investment and a vision for regional development, the city of Donna is preparing to begin construction of the infrastructure that will allow commercial cargo to move through its International Bridge, boosting the logistics competitiveness of the border. Investment and start of construction. During a meeting held in...
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Inflation heats up as Valley gas prices rise again
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As inflation rises to its highest level in three years, the Rio Grande Valley is seeing prices at the pump jump sharply. New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Wednesday shows the Consumer Price Index (CPI) jumped 4.2% in May compared to last year. That is the highest […]
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Valley Metro seeks input from residents on bus routes
The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council is looking for input about public transportation through a survey. "I need to catch the 11 [a.m.] right now so I can get to that new terminal they built, and then I'll catch the 5 [p.m.] there, it drops me off closer to home," Valley Metro user Francisco Paredes said.
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Overnight lane, ramp closures in Mercedes: TxDOT
MERCEDES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Replacements on overhead signs along Interstate 2 will prompt overnight lane and ramp closures in Mercedes. The Texas Department of Transportation will begin replacing the signs on Wednesday night on the westbound Interstate 2 and Vermont Avenue. Maintenance work will prompt closures on nearby entrance and exit ramps, including a right […]
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Brownsville city commissioners approve nearly $500,000 in safety upgrades for busy intersection
Brownsville drivers will soon see safety upgards at a busy intersection. City commissioners approved the replacement of traffic signals along Coffee Road and Paredes Line Road. Officials say the improvements are designed to keep up with growth in one of the city's most heavily traveled corridors. While construction to widen...
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Roads in Primera close due to flooding: TxDOT
PRIMERA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation is alerting drivers about road closures in Primera due to flooding. Officials with TxDOT report the southbound I-69E frontage road just south of Primera Road is currently closed. In an update sent on Tuesday evening, TxDOT said that the northbound I-69E exit to Primera Road was […]
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TxDOT: FM 1425 in Mercedes closed for construction, expect delays
MERCEDES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation announced that a portion of FM 1425 in Mercedes is closed for road construction. According to TxDOT, construction will take place on both the northbound and southbound lanes of FM 1425 between Business 83 and I-2. TxDOT advises drivers to expect delays, plan ahead and take alternative […]
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Water line break prompts overnight road closure in McAllen
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A portion of the eastbound frontage road in McAllen will be fully closed until further notice as utility crews work to repair a water break in the area, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT said that the water line ruptured on Wednesday night, prompting road closures on the eastbound […]
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Ongoing road project bringing relief to Harlingen neighborhood streets
Harlingen is getting ready to fix more than a mile of cracked and pothole-covered streets across several neighborhoods, according to city officials. The city has set aside about $130,000 for the project, which is broken into three phases. Phase one covers about three-quarters of a mile between North 13th Street...
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Road remains closed after water line break reported near South McAllen Water Plant
A water line break near the South McAllen Water Plant may cause a temporary loss of water service in the area, city officials said. Crews are responding to the break near the intersection of S. 23rd Street and Expressway 83 that was reported Wednesday evening. The Texas Department of Transportation...