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TxDOT outlines temporary repairs and long-term realignment for collapsed FM 787 approach
Summary
TxDOT's Beaumont District told the Liberty County court the FM 787 approach slab collapse was caused by May flooding; the agency plans temporary repairs using additional spans and precast/high-early-strength concrete to reopen the road in about four months (weather permitting) and is conducting a geomorphology study to design a permanent realignment with a projected let date in 2028 and opening around 2030–2031.
TxDOT Beaumont District staff briefed the Liberty County Commissioners Court on emergency and longer-term plans for the damaged FM 787 approach over the Trinity River.
Martin (TxDOT Beaumont District) said flooding in May washed out the approach embankment, causing the approach slab to fail. He said TxDOT canceled a separate contract so crews could do one combined contract to address…
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