Visit will update the Federal Highway Administration on highway construction projects in Texas’ 34th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Congressman Filemon Vela (D-TX) and Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez will meet with local officials throughout the district regarding highway construction projects including a ribbon cutting ceremony for State Highway 550. Additionally, Administrator Mendez will join U.S. Representative Filemon Vela on a tour of the I-69 corridor in South Texas.
The completion of this $34 million, 3.9 mile project is the second phase of a 9.8 mile corridor that will link U.S. 77/83 (Future I-69) at the north and SH 48 at the south to provide a direct connection to a new entrance at the Port of Brownsville and connectivity to the Laguna Madre area. Funding for the SH 550 project was prioritized by Congress through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Economic Stimulus Act).
With the exception of the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, all meetings will be closed to the press. However, Congressman Vela and Administrator Mendez will be available to speak with press immediately following each meeting.
***All Media inquiries for Rep. Filemon Vela should be directed to Brenda Lopez at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 956.544.8352***
Wednesday, May 29th
Corpus Christi, TX
Who: U.S Congressman Filemon Vela (TX-34) and Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez
What: Meeting with City of Corpus Christi officials to discuss Harbor Bridge and I-69.
When: 9:00 am 10:15 am
Where: Corpus Christi City Hall 6th floor Conference Room
1201 Leopard
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Wednesday, May 29th
Brownsville, TX
Who: U.S Congressman Filemon Vela (TX-34) and Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez
What: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on SH 550 project
When: 4:30 pm
Where: Northeast Intersection of SH 550 and SH 48
Thursday, May 30th
Harlingen, TX
Who: U.S Congressman Filemon Vela (TX-34) and Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez
What: Meeting with Cameron County and Willacy County Officials to discuss I-69.
When: 9:00 am 11:00 am
Where: Harlingen Country Club
5500 El Camino Real
Harlingen, TX 78552
Thursday, May 30th
Weslaco, TX
Who: U.S Congressman Filemon Vela (TX-34) and Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez
What: Meeting with Hidalgo County Officials, Rio Grande Valley Council of Governments, Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, and Hidalgo County RMA to for I-69 Central and Port ofEntry discussion.
When: 12:00 pm 2:00 pm
Where: RGV Partnership Chamber of Commerce
322 S Missouri Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
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