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Scheduled road closures for 10th Street in north McAllen
By Gabriela Gonzalez at ValleyCentral
· June 12, 2026
· 1 min read
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A portion of North 10th Street in McAllen will be closed starting Monday as crews begin to work on the roadway and drainage improvements. Road construction will be done between Frontera Road and Auburn Avenue/Wisconsin Road in north McAllen. Crews with the Texas...
Key takeaway Road construction will be done between Frontera Road and Auburn Avenue/Wisconsin Road in north McAllen.
Why this matters in The Brownsville
The scheduled road closures for 10th Street in north McAllen will likely have a ripple effect on traffic patterns in the Rio Grande Valley, potentially impacting commute times for Brownsville residents who work or shop in McAllen. As the Texas Department of Transportation works on roadway and drainage improvements, local businesses may see a temporary decline in foot traffic. This construction project is a reminder that infrastructure development is ongoing in the Valley, with the Port of Brownsville and SpaceX's Starbase launch site at Boca Chica also relying on efficient transportation networks. The improvements to 10th Street may ultimately benefit the regional economy, but in the short term, residents and business owners will need to plan for detours and delays. Brownsville residents who frequently travel to McAllen should stay informed about the construction schedule and plan their routes accordingly to minimize disruptions.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 12, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A portion of North 10th Street in McAllen will be closed starting Monday as crews begin to work on the roadway and drainage improvements. Road construction will be done between Frontera Road and Auburn Avenue/Wisconsin Road in north McAllen. Crews with the Texas...
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