The Texas Department of Transportation closed FM 1097 at Atkins Creek in Montgomery County after the road experienced a partial collapse caused by erosion following heavy rains July 23, according to a July 25 news release.

What you need to know

The closure will remain in effect until repairs on the roadway are completed, with the road set to undergo a total repair, according to the news release. Drivers are advised to take alternate routes.

Quotes of note

• “In the best interest of safety TxDOT has implemented a total closure of the Atkins Creek Crossing on FM 1097,” Leo Flores, public information officer for TxDOT, said via news release “TxDOT continues to work with the City of Montgomery and Montgomery County officials, keeping them in the loop as this project unfolds. We are committed to safety first and making sure we repair this roadway and make it usable again to the public as quickly as possible.”
• “Getting this roadway fixed and reopened is a top priority for the county,” Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said in a July 24 Facebook post. “I will remain diligent with TxDOT officials to make sure they get this section of the roadway open as quickly and safely as they can.”