KINGSLAND, Texas —Five months after raging floodwaters caused the RM 2900 bridge in Kingsland to collapse, the clean-up process continues.
- Workers removing large debris
- Entire area is no-wake zone
- Bridge should be completed in May
The Texas Department of Transportation announced Thursday that workers are removing the final pieces of large debris on the Llano riverbed. Officials say what is left of the old RM 2900 bridge has been blocking drill shafts and causing delays in the reconstruction project.
Crews are also moving remnants of the old bridge downstream to clear the way for boat traffic. For now, LCRA and TxDOT have set up a boat lane for local traffic to cross through the construction zone. The whole area is still a no-wake zone.
Even with the setback, the project has made significant progress. Crews have successfully connected the roadway to the bridge on the north side.
The new bridge will be five feet higher than the previous bridge and will also include additional lanes.
The reconstruction project is expected to be completed in May.