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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...
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Harlingen launches first mobility master plan to fix high traffic roads
Harlingen is working on its first mobility master plan, and the city wants residents to weigh in on which roads and intersections need attention. According to the Harlingen Police Department, Harrison Avenue, Tyler Avenue, Ed Carey Drive and Business 77 are some of the city's busiest roads. Up to seven crashes happen every day on those roads, and that number can jump to 15 on busier days, police said.
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Bridge replacement in Brownsville prompts road closures
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starting Wednesday, a bridge replacement located on Minnesota Avenue in Brownsville will cause road closures until July 31, the Texas Department of Transportation announced. According to TXDOT, the road closures will affect traffic on Minnesota Avenue between Starship Road and Zafiro Drive. The Norton Drive between Minnesota Avenue and Morningside Drive […]
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TxDOT: Overnight closures in Edinburg, Brownsville, San Benito and Mission
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Overnight lane and ramp closures are planned for four Valley cities as crews work to replace overhead interstate signs, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT advises drivers in Edinburg, Brownsville, San Benito, and Mission to plan for delays from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on select days, starting Tuesday, May […]
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Two crashes near Sebastian cause closure of southbound I-69E
Two crashes near Sebastian caused the closure of southbound I-69E, officials said. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area, expect delays and use alternate routes until the roadway is reopened, according to a Wednesday social media post from the Cameron County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office. According to the Willacy...
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Texas Driver Arrested After Testing Cybertruck’s Wade Mode in a Lake
A Texas man found himself in handcuffs this week after deciding that a public boat ramp was the perfect place to test one of the Tesla Cybertruck’s most talked-about features. According to the Grapevine Police ... Read more