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Public meeting set for highway project leading to second South Padre Island access
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Shirley Escobedo , as published by ValleyCentral
· August 18, 2026
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Key points This highway would stretch for 22 miles, connecting I-69E to FM 106 in a rural area. A proposed construction project aims to create a second access point to South Padre Island.
A proposed construction project aims to create a second access point to South Padre Island. The Outer Parkway project involves building a new highway. This highway would stretch for 22 miles, connecting I-69E to FM 106 in a rural area.
The Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority is behind the proposal. They have scheduled a public meeting to discuss the project. Further details about the Outer Parkway project are available, including the proposed route and its potential impact.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral ·
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