“A bridge is a simple thing. It’s easy to stand on, but it’s hard to build. This one crosses Onion Creek and it creates a new connection between [FM] 1626 and [FM] 2770,” said Mayor Lee Urbanovsky, during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new bridge at Cole Springs Road, held Friday, July 17.
East to West connectivity improves in Buda

“What opens today is real access. A faster route for people who live here and for first responders,” Mayor Lee Urbanovsky said as he addressed the crowd. “To everyone who has played a park in planning and building this bridge, I want to say, ‘thank you.’ Buda is a better place because we have worked together.”
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Pictured, the mayor cuts the ribbon on the new bridge, which officially opened later that day.
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City of Buda staff, current and former Buda City Council members and Greater Buda Chamber of Commerce staff pose for a photo on the newly-opened bridge.
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The bridge on Cole Springs Road provides a connection from FM 1626 to FM 2770 on the west side of Buda.
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Bryan Crouch, area president for Meritage Homes, speaks during the ceremony. The bridge project was a collaboration between Meritage, M/I Homes and the city.
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Derek Baker, M/I Homes area president addresses the attendees. “For M/I Homes, this bridge represents more than access to a new community; it reflects a thoughtful partnership that helps the city grow well, with infrastructure, roads and neighborhoods well planned together,” he said.
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