AUSTIN, Texas - When the Rio Grande Guardian exclusively interviewed Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr., last week he alluded to some big news on the horizon.
Asked what 2024 might have in store, Treviño said: “We’re hoping to end (2023) with a bang and thankful for all of the progress and development that we’ve had over this past year. Hopefully we’re going to start the new year with some very exciting development and, as soon at it happens, you’ll know what I’m talking about. I don’t want to jinx it.”
Now we know what the judge was referring to. On Tuesday, the Texas Transportation Commission approved a minute order that adds a future roadway, State Highway 104, to the state highway system. The designation opens the door to additional funding sources to accelerate development and construction of the South Padre Island 2nd Causeway project. SH 104 will be built between FM 106 and Park Road 100 on South Padre Island.
Treviño was at the TTC to hear the news. Indeed, he spoke at the meeting just before the new minute order was unanimously approved.
“This is a momentous day for the Rio Grande Valley, for Cameron County, the City of South Padre Island and obviously for the state of Texas. I’m glad to see that this item is being considered which reflects the interests in the need for this project,” Treviño said.
“Chairman Bugg and members of the commission, a second causeway will ensure the growth along with the safety aspect of South Padre Island. It will improve and spur the economic development of Cameron County, of the RGV in the entire state of Texas.”
Other speakers from the Rio Grande Valley included TTC Commissioner Alex Meade, and RGV Metropolitan Planning Organization Chairman David Fuentes.
Here is a podcast that features their remarks:
