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TxDOT proposes widening FM‑3248 through Brownsville; trail realignment would take 22 feet of Brownsville Historic Battlefield Trail

5551522 · August 6, 2025
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Summary

Texas Department of Transportation presented a 2.1‑mile FM‑3248 improvement that would realign the Brownsville Historic Battlefield Hike and Bike Trail, remove two parking spaces and replace them elsewhere; commission closed the public hearing and approved the project report.

Representatives from the Texas Department of Transportation described safety and mobility improvements proposed for FM‑3248 (from I‑69E to FM‑1847) and held a public hearing before the City Commission on Aug. 5.

David Van Gorder, a consultant on the project, told commissioners the project length is approximately 2.1 miles and that the Brownsville Historic Battlefield Hike and Bike Trail intersects the project area near its eastern limit. He said the proposed right of way would…

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