Rising costs and years‑long timelines are pushing Galveston officials to consider a land bridge and rail for Pelican Island.

The cost of replacing the only bridge between Galveston and Pelican Island is only going up, creating a sticky situation for the entities trying to raise the necessary funds. Citing city officials, ...

A possible rail connection is looking more and more attractive.

The issue was discussed during multiple recent meetings, including the 2026 Infrastructure Summit Feb. 17 attended by U.S. Rep. Randy Weber and was discussed at Tuesday’s Wharves Board meeting.

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