ROADS, PARKS & SANITATION IMPROVEMENTS

Precinct 1 Completes Street Projects

Commissioner David L.

Fuentes, City of Weslaco, and TxDOT Host Public Meeting to Discuss Expansion Project for Mile 10 N. in Weslaco

Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Commissioner David L. Fuentes and representatives from the City of Weslaco, and TxDOT held a public meeting to discuss the proposed widening of Mile 10 North Road from Mile 6 W (Westgate Dr.) to FM 1015. The meeting was held on Wednesday, October 19 at PFC Mario Ybarra Elementary School in Weslaco.

Heidelberg Park Receives Updates

Raymondville Drain Phase II Groundbreaking Ceremony

Precinct 1 crews have been working to complete major road projects throughout the precinct. Thank you to all our crews and personnel for a job well done!

Road Projects Completed:

The street overlay project on Mile 8 1/2 N. between Midway Rd. and Mile 6 1/2 W. in Weslaco has been completed.

• The overlay project is now complete on Mile 9 N. east of Mile 6 1/2 W.

Overlay Project Complete on Mile 9 N.

A subdivision North of Weslaco is getting re-paved - Chato St., Lazaro St., Salazar St and Olivarez St. off Mile 4 1/2 W.

Mile 8 N. Between FM 491 and Mile 2 E. Crockett Road in Alamo.

• Hutto Road in Donna.

“Public input is very important to us, and we hope this project will help create safer roadways and improved quality of life for the citizens of Weslaco,” said Precinct 1 Commissioner David L. Fuentes. “We had a great turnout, heard concerns from citizens, and overall, the hearing was well received by the community,” he continued. “This is the initial first step as we begin to move forward on this project which is expected to possibly begin construction in the next few years once all surveys are completed and funding is secured,” he added.

The proposed Mile 10 N. project will stretch for three miles from Mile 6 W. (Westgate) to FM 1015. In addition to the four lanes, the plan will also include a center turning lane, a shared path for pedestrians and bicyclists, and sidewalks. Part of the road will also be elevated to help deal with flooding.

A special thank you to PFC Mario Ybarra Elementary School, Principal Linda Hernandez, WISD School Board members and Superintendent of Schools, Dino M. Coronado, Ed.D. for allowing us to use the school cafeteria for this public meeting.

For more information on this project please visit: https://www.hidalgocounty.us/3111/ Mile-10-N-Public-Meeting

New concrete tables and BBQ pits have been installed in Heidelberg Park in Mercedes. We hope our Precinct 1 families and children enjoy this updated improvement. A special thank you to our Pct.1 parks crew!

In August, Commissioner Fuentes attended the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Raymondville Drain Phase II Project. The proposed system will provide opportunity for significant flood reduction for areas of Hidalgo County, as well as the City of Raymondville and Willacy County. We will bring you updates as the project moves along.