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Wed, April 23, 2025
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$8.6M Waco Drive project will bring new asphalt surface

$8.6M Waco Drive project will bring new asphalt surface


Published on 2025-04-23 12:41:42 - wacotrib
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  • The $8.6 million Texas Department of Transportation project will give the concrete road a new asphalt surface between Valley Mills Drive and Business 77, about a 5-mile stretch.

The article from the Waco Tribune-Herald discusses the ongoing debate over the proposed Waco Regional Airport expansion, which has been a topic of contention among local residents and officials. The expansion plan includes extending the runway and building new facilities to accommodate larger aircraft and increased traffic, aiming to boost economic development in the region. However, concerns have been raised about the potential environmental impact, increased noise, and the use of eminent domain to acquire necessary land. The McLennan County Commissioners Court has been actively involved, with public hearings drawing significant community input. The debate reflects broader issues of balancing economic growth with community and environmental concerns.

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