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Preliminary FEMA Flood Map Updates
FEMA has released preliminary updates to the regional flood maps. Several areas within the District are included in the updates which may impact which properties are required to carry flood insurance once the maps become effective. Portions of Spring Creek Oaks, particularly near the Tributary to Spring Gully, are now shown within the 500‑year floodplain. In contrast, portions of Cypress Trace are proposed to be removed from the floodplain.
Residents are encouraged to review how these changes may affect their property. You can review information regarding the updates and look up your address using the MAAPnext Interactive Map:
UPDATED NOTICE: TEMPORARY TRAIL AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CLOSURES EXTENDED
Due to unexpected field conditions, the trail and pedestrian bridge closure has been extended by one day. For everyone’s safety, both pedestrian bridges and the adjacent portions of the trail will be CLOSED until February 13, including evenings. For your safety, please do not attempt to enter closed areas and obey all posted warning signs and barriers. Barriers will be removed as soon as possible once the contractor has completed all work.
NOTICE: TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF TRAIL SECTIONS AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES
The District recently authorized the replacement of the pedestrian bridges along the hike and bike trails. Design and construction of this project will take approximately 22 months, with the project anticipated to open for public use in Q1 2028.
The District’s contractor will be onsite February 9-12 to complete soil borings near both existing pedestrian bridges. These borings are necessary to support the design of the new bridges and to ensure long-term safety and accessibility for the community.
For everyone’s safety, both pedestrian bridges and the adjacent portions of the trail shown below will be CLOSED February 9-12, including evenings. While work will not be done on the trail at this time, crews will use the trail to move equipment to/from the boring sites throughout the operation.
We appreciate your patience as we take these important steps toward replacing both bridges and improving long-term community safety and accessibility. For your safety, please do not attempt to enter closed areas and obey all posted warning signs and barriers.
The Board understands how important these bridges are to the Bilma community and is committed to completing the work as quickly and safely as possible.
