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Six Brownsville road closures scheduled starting Aug. 17
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· August 16, 2026
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Key takeaway The closures will affect areas along SH 4, specifically between Grant Street and Taft Street, as well as Burton Drive.
Road closures are set to begin in Brownsville on August 17. The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced that six intersections will be closed due to road work. The closures will affect areas along SH 4, specifically between Grant Street and Taft Street, as well as Burton Drive. Further details about the road closures, including the duration, can be found in a news release from TxDOT.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 16, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral ·
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