Residents say FM 2551 construction is flooding yards; TxDOT to inspect properties

Keith Yates, a Parker resident on Alyssa Lane, told TxDOT crews that when the road was widened earlier the culvert and grading changes redirected drainage across his front and back yards. "The drainage comes down 25 51, and it goes across my yard...That's causing damage to my house, damage to my yard," Yates said.

TxDOT responded that temporary drainage control is difficult until final pavement and drainage facilities are in place but pledged to compile a list of property addresses, visit impacted yards, and follow up individually. "I'm making a list...I'll specifically put it on the list to go down. I'll have an email address," Jennifer Aboster said. She offered to examine the site conditions and, where appropriate, schedule repairs or mitigation.

Other residents described long-standing drainage bottlenecks at specific corners and asked for targeted engineering follow-up. TxDOT said drainage calculations are included in the project plan set and that staff can meet on-site with homeowners to compare pre-construction and current conditions.