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Temporary Use of County Road 257 (Blue Water Highway) for the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon (Precinct 1)
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Whereas, Ch. 251.158 of the Texas Transportation Code authorizes Commissioners Court to permit the temporary use of a county road for a civic event, including a festival; and
Whereas, the civic event "Ironman 70.3 Texas" on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Ironman 70.3 has requested that the County close County Road 257, also known as Blue Water Highway from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. (Precinct 1); and
Whereas, the Court hereby appoints the Engineer’s Office to determine an alternate route and provide such alternate route to Memorial Herman.
It is therefore resolved that County Road 257 will be closed for civic event on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Further, that the County Engineer will provide the Sheriff's Department with an alternative route for 911 purposes; and
Further, that Ironman Triathlon will be responsible for placing all roadblocks and maintaining the protection of the patrons on the blocked road; and
Further, that Ironman Triathlon will be responsible for ensuring that County Road 257 is adequately cleaned and made safe for travel following the end of the civic event; and
Further, a certified copy of this order be furnished to the County Engineer and the County Sheriff.