U.S. Rep. John R. Carter Announces Funding to Build Bridge
February 03, 2023
Today U.S. Rep. John R. Carter, Tx-31, announced that the City of Belton has been awarded $5 million in Community Project Funding to replace the low water crossing in Shirttail Bend with a bridge over Nolan Creek.During rainstorms trees and brush dam up the low water crossing and cause flooding. Replacing the low water crossing with a bridge achieves the following goals:
- Flood mitigation for private and public properties east of I-35
- Emergency access for vehicles and personnel
- Access to essential City infrastructure--lift station and utility lines
- Access to regional law enforcement training facility
- Development of landlocked properties.