Category: Business & Economy

Despite ongoing efforts to upgrade U.S. Highway 59 to interstate standards, recurrent flooding in East Texas poses a significant challenge to its role as a crucial evacuation route. With climate change exacerbating extreme weather events, including floods, the efficacy of current improvement plans remains uncertain, prompting calls for enhanced resilience measures and reassessment of infrastructure strategies. As Texas grapples with the need for more robust flood mitigation on this vital transportation artery, the absence of dedicated federal funding further complicates the path forward.