Levee hike and bike trail at Santa Ana refuge closed for border wall construction
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Construction of a border wall at the Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge, located south of Alamo, will begin in July 2026, leading to the closure of the levee hike and bike trail for the summer. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that the project will conclude in September 2027. Additionally, a buoy will be installed in the Rio Grande south of the park next week, with completion expected by March 2024. Local residents express mixed feelings; while some appreciate the refuge's natural beauty, others worry about the impact of construction on wildlife and advocate for a balance between security and environmental preservation.
AI summary · Source: KRGV (NBC 5) →
