TX-23 resident brief · Infrastructure
FM 481 bridge in Uvalde County to reopen Sunday, weeks ahead of schedule
· Reported by Texas Public Radio
Bottom line
The FM 481 bridge over the Nueces River in Uvalde County will reopen Sunday, August 23, more than a month ahead of schedule following historic July flooding. TxDOT completed $3 million in emergency repairs, including rebuilding the bridge approach.
Why it matters in TX-23
Residents, ranchers, and commercial traffic traveling between Uvalde and Eagle Pass regain a vital 44-mile connection, ending lengthy detours. Drivers should use caution as minor work continues near the bridge.
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