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FM 481 bridge in Uvalde County to reopen Sunday, weeks ahead of schedule
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Kory Cook , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News
· August 21, 2026
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Key points The repairs were finished 37 days after work started, with the completion coming several weeks ahead of schedule. The bridge, which spans the Nueces River, is set to reopen on Sunday.
Emergency repairs to a bridge have been completed ahead of schedule. The bridge, which spans the Nueces River, is set to reopen on Sunday. Historic flooding had damaged the bridge approach, prompting repair work to begin.
The repairs were finished 37 days after work started, with the completion coming several weeks ahead of schedule. This is according to the Texas Department of Transportation, which oversaw the emergency repairs.
Further details about the bridge and its repair are available from the source. The bridge is expected to reopen on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in the recovery from the historic flooding.
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Category: safety Published: August 21, 2026 Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News Reading time: 1 min
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