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Horseshoe Bay begins emergency repairs on sinkhole 

Crews work to repair the damage to the road following a sinkhole. Courtesy photos of City of Horseshoe Bay. Courtesy photo city of Horseshoe Bay

Horseshoe Bay is moving forward with $600,000 in emergency repairs after a sinkhole formed on Hi Circle W following the recent heavy rain and flooding in the Highland Lakes area.

The repairs, approved during a July 21 Horseshoe Bay City Council meeting, will include rebuilding the damaged section of road and improving the drainage system underneath it. Work is expected to be complete in the coming weeks.

“No other existing streets are in immediate danger of failure. However, as the City completes its Drainage Utility, we are identifying future projects that will ensure safety and adequate drainage of the community,” City Manager Jeff Koska told DailyTrib, noting that future drainage projects will be prioritized based on engineering reviews, community growth and drainage needs. 

The sinkhole, estimated to be about 30 feet by 50 feet, formed after flooding damaged older infrastructure beneath the roadway, weakening the road base. Engineers determined the drainage system needed additional capacity to better handle water flow, protect the roadway and prevent future problems. 

The project will also include adding concrete reinforcement around the drainage areas to help reduce erosion in the future.

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