Project to mitigate flooding in Old East Dallas delayed until 2029
- Posted on October 2, 2026
- By The Dallas Morning News
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In brief
Dallas residents face an extended wait for flood relief as the Mill Creek Drainage Relief Tunnel project experiences significant delays. Initially scheduled for completion in 2024, the infrastructure initiative designed to protect Old East Dallas from persistent flooding will now extend until 2029. This five-year postponement highlights ongoing challenges in urban water management and raises concerns about flood vulnerability in the affected community.
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Project to mitigate flooding in Old East Dallas delayed until 2029
Dallas started work on the Mill Creek Drainage Relief Tunnel in 2018, promising infrastructure to address flooding in Old East Dallas by 2024. The project won't be completed until 2029.
