FM 849 Bridge Now Open to Traffic

HIDEAWAY — The FM 849 bridge over I-20 at Hideaway is now open to traffic following a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning. TxDOT says remaining work will continue on the project. The effort got underway in early December after an emergency contract was expedited following a November incident in which the bridge sustained major structural damages. Due to the magnitude of the damages, a complete new structure was constructed rather than making costly, less efficient repairs, according to a news release. The $4.6 million project is expected to be completed this spring.