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On March 15, 2019, the Commissioners’ Court approved an Order authorizing County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr., toexecute any and all necessary or appropriate notices or orders of temporary closure of State Highway 4, Boca Chica Beach, and other access points to Boca Chica Beach, including LBJ Blvd., Del Mar Blvd., LBJ North Road a.k.a. “Weens”, Richardson Avenue, Quick Silver Avenue, Rio Grande Drive, Tarpon Haven, Tarpon Haven Drive, and Tarpon Ben Drive in connection with space flight activity, now or in the future.
Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr., has ordered the temporary closure of access to Boca Chica Beach as well asState Highway 4 from FM 1419 (Oklahoma Ave.) to the entrance of Boca Chica Beach due to anticipated testing activities for SpaceX. This closure is for flight activity under License No. Vol 23-129.
“I have ordered the closure of Boca Chica Beach and Hwy 4 for the purpose of protecting Public Health and Safety during SpaceX flight testing activities on October 13, 2024, in the time period between 12:00 a.m. C.S.T. to 2:00 p.m. C.S.T. and in the alternative on October 14, 2024, or October 15, 2024, from 12:00 a.m. C.S.T. to 2:00 p.m. C.S.T., of the same day. Should SpaceX not complete its planned flight-testing activity on October 13, 2024, then SpaceX may use the alternate dates to complete its testing activities,” Treviño stated.
SpaceX and law enforcement authorities will be coordinating to ensure that no individuals or vehicles are allowed access to these areas during these times of the day. In coordination with the County, SpaceX will establish a safety zoneperimeter that will include two temporary checkpoints on Highway 4. After the closure goes into effect, only authorized individuals will be allowed to remain between the hard and soft checkpoints. Access beyond the hard checkpoint to the beach will not be permitted during temporary closures. The beach will be closed and those wishing to visit a beach during the closures may do so on South Padre Island at County parks: Cameron County Beach Access No. 3, Cameron County Beach Access No. 4, Cameron County Beach Access No. 4 (West) or Cameron County Beach Access No. 5 (West).
If you have any questions or concerns, please refer to the Cameron County website, www.cameroncountytx.gov/spacex/.
