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Woodlands board approves $407,000 repair for Grogan's Point bridges, plans long-term connection
Summary
The Woodlands Township board voted 4–2 Oct. 16 to authorize a near-term repair of two Grogan's Point pedestrian bridges (Option 1, ~$407,000) and directed staff to plan for a long-term connection tied to a county bridge in the 2027 budget process.
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors voted 4–2 on Oct. 16 to fund a near-term repair of two pedestrian bridges serving Grogan's Point and to lay groundwork for a longer, more resilient connection in future budgets.
Dr. Chris Nunes, presenting engineering work from Half (consulting engineer), said the bridges sit in the floodway and are about 8 feet below the 100-year flood plain, making them vulnerable to repeated storm damage. "This is getting hit multiple times per year," Nunes said, describing debris and high-velocity flows that have damaged piers despite prior reinforcement with helical piers.
Half presented four options: Option 1, repair/replace the existing…
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