MISSION – On Tuesday, Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Commissioner Everardo “Ever” Villarreal visited the Rio Grande levee to see the repairs performed on the levee. Here is a status report:
Levee Status Report • Repairs to the breach
• Repairs to the breach located near South Abram Road are 100% completed.
• Repairs to the breach located near Chimney Park are currently underway. Approximately 1,000 ft. of the 1,700 ft. in need of repairs have been addressed.
• Repairs to the Rio Grande levee are on schedule and should be completed by the deadline of June 1, 2021.
Official Statement from Commissioner Villarreal
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