TX-23 resident brief · Infrastructure
Wall contractor closes Highway 90 in Alpine after his truck smashes railroad bridge
· Reported by Big Bend Sentinel (Marfa)
Bottom line
A border wall contractor's truck carrying an excavator struck a railroad bridge on Highway 90 in Alpine, closing the road into the city. Eder Nieto was arrested for driving an over-height vehicle without proper licenses and permits.
Why it matters in TX-23
The closure forces drivers to divert through Fort Davis, increasing travel time and costs for residents and tourists. Mayor Catherine Eaves noted impacts on tourism revenue and repair costs for Union Pacific and state taxpayers.
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