By Joel Langton
The 830 Times
As the rains fall and waters rise, county and state officials are announcing road closures due to high water.
Val Verde County Sheriff Joe Frank Martinez announced that State Highway 163 near Comstock is being closed by the Texas Department of Transportation.
“TxDOT’s Tony Schell just advised that 163 was going to be closed at Comstock as smaller draws were carrying lots of water and Jarrett Crossing has 3 feet of water over the roadway,” Martinez texted this reporter.
Meanwhile, County Commissioner Pct. 2 Juan Carlos Vazquez informed the community via Facebook that Dolan Creek and Miers Road were closed, but county crews were standing by to get them reopened as soon as possible.
“For everyone’s safety, Dolan Creek and Miers Road remain CLOSED due to severe flooding and hazardous road conditions,” Vazquez wrote.
“⚠️ Please do not attempt to travel through closed areas. Your safety and the safety of our road crews are our top priority.
“I will continue to keep everyone updated as conditions change and repair efforts move forward,” Vazquez wrote.
In a phone conversation, Vazquez added: “We have heavy equipment on standby so we can get these roads reopened safely as soon as possible as we work to keep everyone safe,”
The 830 Times will work to keep you informed as waters rise and go down.
