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Galveston council hears update as TxDOT advances environmental clearance for Pelican Island bridge
Summary
Deputy City Manager Dan Buckley told the City Council the Pelican Island Bridge project is progressing with environmental clearance and design work by TxDOT; local funding arrangements and right‑of‑way negotiations with Texas A&M and the Port of Galveston remain active.
Deputy City Manager Dan Buckley told the City of Galveston City Council on April 24 that the Texas Department of Transportation is advancing environmental clearance, detailed design and permitting for the Pelican Island Bridge project. "TxDOT continues to advance their efforts toward environmental clearance, detailed design, and, environmental construction permits," Buckley said during the workshop update.
The update outlined ongoing local coordination among the city, Galveston County, the Port of Galveston and other stakeholders. Buckley said the city is working on local agreements for right‑of‑way and funding with other local participants and that the county needs the city’s approval before…
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