Court backs Joshua's FM‑917 overpass plan, citing safety and first‑responder delays

Feb 23, 2026

Johnson County commissioners unanimously approved a nonbinding resolution backing the City of Joshua's plan to build an FM‑917 overpass across the railroad, citing a decade of safety concerns and potential multi‑level funding to move the project forward.

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Commissioners unanimously approved a nonbinding resolution expressing county support for the FM‑917 railroad grade separation project in the City of Joshua, saying the overpass would reduce long first‑responder delays and improve safety on a corridor identified as a county priority.

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