Posted on July 18, 2022
The Texas Department of Transportation approved $6,997,500 for the Port of Orange in Rider 37 Grant awards.
The grant funds two projects over the next two years:
- Construction of a 10-acre truck/cargo queuing area along with widening and paving the southern portion of South Childers Road.
- Widening the Alabama Street bridge crossing to two lanes.
The award is a match grant with 75 percent provided by TxDOT and 25 percent from the Port.