CHRISTOVAL, TX — Tom Green County has secured a $1 million federal grant to build a bridge over the South Concho River at the Mineral Wells low-water crossing, addressing long-standing safety concerns for residents during heavy rains.
The funding will go to the Texas Department of Transportation for planning and construction of the bridge at the crossing, located just north of Christoval off U.S. Highway 277.
Pct. 4 Commissioner Shawn Nanny said the grant follows years of advocacy, including an application submitted a year ago with U.S. Rep. August Pfluger, R-San Angelo.
The existing low-water crossing functions under normal conditions but becomes impassable and hazardous during floods, isolating residents and preventing access to main roads.
The project aims to improve safety and accessibility for the community, which has relied on the crossing — a popular spot for local anglers — despite recurring flood risks.
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