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RESOLUTION NO. 77-5
CLEAR CREEK BRIDGE'
WHEREAS, the bridge on State Highway 146 over Clear Creek
between Kemah and Seabrook is only two lanes with a four-lane
highway on either side of said bridge; and
WHEREAS, the lift span is continuously opening on week-
ends and holidays because of numerous sail boats going in and
out of Clear Lake; and
WHEREAS, the lift span in said bridge causes traffic
jams, air pollution problems, and serious adverse effect to
the business life of the City of Seabrook; and
WHEREAS, subsidence in the Harris County area is causing
said bridge to be lower each year;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS: THAT, the State Department of
Highways and Public T~ansportation be urged to allocate the
necessary funds at the earliest possible time for a fixed span
high bridge on State Highway 146 crossing Clear Creek; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution
be forwarded to all members of the State Department of Highways
and Public Transportation, Governor Dolph Briscoe, Lieutenant
Governor Bill Hobby and all Legislators from this area.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
20
June
day of
CITY OF LA PORTE
, 1977.
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J. J. Meza, Hay r
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