Press Release

Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Affairs, in conjunction with the Community Development Block Grant program, announced that the Pecan Valley Drive Bridge in Marble Falls will receive $350,000 for a bridge replacement project. The Pecan Valley Drive Bridge was severely damaged due to recent flooding in the hill country.

“I want to commend the Department of Housing and Urban Affairs for dealing with this important issue in a timely manner,” said Conaway. “The Pecan Valley Drive Bridge is a transportation lifeline to and from Marble Falls for the citizens who reside in the Pecan Valley area. In light of the recent flooding in the hill country, this much needed grant will be a good start to re-building this important landmark for the citizens of Marble Falls.”

The bridge serves as the primary source of transportation for the more than 250 households of Pecan Valley to travel to and from Marble Falls. During the flooding, high pressure flood waters got under the bridge, removing all of the support structure. Due to the extensive damages, the bridge will have to be completely removed and replaced.

“The City of Marble Falls is extremely excited and pleased for this assistance, which will reopen a major part of our community to a normal lifestyle,” said George Russell, who serves as city manager for Marble Falls.

For more information on the Department of Housing and Urban Affairs grant program, you may visit their website at http://www.hud.gov/grants/index.cfm.