TxDOT: South Bentsen Road closes to through traffic

MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On May 5, South Bentsen Road in McAllen will close to through traffic, between Mile 4 Road and FM 676 (Auburn Avenue), until June 9.

According to TxDOT, the closure is necessary to allow road crews to reconstruct the south end of Bentsen Road and the FM 676 intersection. The work is part of the FM 676 Widening Project.

Drivers will be detoured through FM 1924 (Buddy Owens) and Shary Road until construction is complete.

For more information, contact the TxDOT Pharr District Public Information Office at (956) 279-5486.