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April 20, 2018 - 10:53pm

Neches River

Lane closures to commence on Interstate 10

Two crash reconstructions will be conducted by The Texas Department of Public Safety on Interstate 10 in Jefferson County Thursday, April 12.

Texas Fisheries staff predict prime white bass run in 2018

AUSTIN – For Texas anglers and fisheries biologists alike, heavy rainfall early in the year signals the beginning of a very exciting event – the annual

7 year old child drowns in Neches River on Easter Sunday

On Sunday, April 16, at 3:21 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to Colliers Ferry Park on Pine Street in reference to a 7 year old child reportedly falling into the river and possibly drowning, Officer Haley Morrow said in a release.

The Beaumont Fire and Rescue Water Response Team responded to the scene as well.

After about two hours of searching, a diver was able to locate the victim's body in the water, near the area that witnesses had last seen him.

- Beaumont Police

Crews sweeping bridge over Neches River on I-10 on Saturday

Expect delays on the I-10 Purple Heart Memorial Bridge over the Neches River from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, as crews sweep the bridge.

Lane Closures and Traffic Delays on I-10 tonight

Construction and repairs along I-10 may cause traffic delays, TxDOT PIO Sarah Dupre said in a release on Dec. 13.

In Beaumont, expect delays along I-10 at the Neches River tonight 9 p.m. - 5 a.m. as crews work to replace road buttons.

Lane Closures on Veterans Memorial Bridge on Highway 73

The right lane of the Veterans Memorial Bridge on eastbown SH 73 will be closed today from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. for maintenance and inspection, TxDOT said in a release.

The Veterans Memorial Bridge is the eastbound side of 73 going over the Neches River towards Bridge City. The historic Rainbow Bridge, built in 1936, carries traffic on the westbound side of 73.

Public hearing on Neches River Bridge study

The Texas Department of Transportation is conducting a public hearing Thursday, Aug. 25, at the Beaumont Civic Center to present proposed rail improvements and receive public comment pertaining to the Neches River Bridge Study.

Displays will be available for review at 5:30 p.m. The formal hearing begins at 6:30 p.m.

Neches River rail bridge public hearing postponed

The Neches River Rail Bridge public hearing scheduled for the evening of July 28at the Beaumont Civic Center has been postponed.

Public hearing on Neches River Bridge study

The Texas Department of Transportation is conducting a public hearing to present proposed rail improvements and receive public comment pertaining to the Neches River Bridge Study.

The hearing will take place at the Civic Center, 701 Main St., Beaumont, on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Displays will be available for review at 5:30 p.m. with the formal hearing beginning at 6:30 p.m.