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The Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority (CCRMA), in cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), is developing a project to provide a second point of access between South Padre Island and the mainland. The purpose of the proposed 2nd Access Project is: to facilitate congestion management during peak travel periods and emergency evacuations; to provide the infrastructure necessary to support economic development, enhance safety and mobility (both locally and regionally); and to deliver the much needed transportation system improvements in a timely and environmentally sensitive manner. To date, no decisions have been made regarding the design or location of the proposed project. The proposed project is being developed in anticipation of federal financial assistance.

In order to develop this project, the first step is an environmental study. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared to determine the potential impacts to the human and natural environment. The study area is entirely located within Cameron County.

Construction cannot begin until the EIS process is complete. Completion of the EIS process is expected to take three to five years. Once the environmental approval is obtained, final design, right-of-way acquisition and construction can begin.