TxDOT maintenance crews have completed the installation of concrete barriers at SH 87, near the intersection with SH 124. The installation is intended to minimize wave action that washes over the roadway and deposits sand and debris. The barriers are anchored to additional concrete barriers that are buried in the sand. The installation is intended to be temporary while a permanent solution is determined and implemented.
Flashing warning signs have been placed at two key locations warning motorists of the potential for high water on SH 87 at SH 124. One sign has been placed before Rollover Pass on SH 87 that informs motorists heading toward SH 124 and a similar sign has been placed along SH 124 near First Street in High Island for motorists heading toward SH 87.
TxDOT is reviewing the possibility of placing material between the two rows of concrete barriers that are currently in place to enhance the development of sheltering dunes. The General Land Office and TxDOT environmental personnel are reviewing the material requirements.
LJA Engineering, Inc. of Houston is completing a study that will determine viable long-term solutions to the issue of water washing across SH 87. The study is expected to be complete by the end of March 2016.
TxDOT Maintenance crews will continue to monitor conditions along SH 87 at SH 124 especially during times of high-tide to make sure the road is clear of debris.
You can also contact the TxDOT Public Information Office at (713) 802-5077 for further information related to SH 87 at SH 124.
[2-29-2016]
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Just another prime example of how the county helps Bolivar Peninsula. Since Ikeee all we have gotten is something “Temporary” Oh! Let’s do another study! and the major one “Close Rollover Pass”!
The money being spent on “Studies” and “Closing Rollover Pass” could have been spent giving the Peninsula some type of protection.
Putting Xmas trees to build dunes seems to work elsewhere,and is not that expensive!
Oh! But I bet they are still studying this Idea!
Hopefully, something will happen before the Peninsula is totally gone!
I agree with Ed!
Linda C. Elissalde
“Temporary” is definitely the right word. Those concrete barriers won’t stop a high tide, let alone a storm.