Groundbreaking Launches North Rooth Road Siphon Project , Will Benefit Longoria Middle School

Staff Report

McALLEN, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres, the City of McAllen and Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 1 have broken ground on the North Rooth Road Siphon Project, a joint effort to improve water infrastructure and safety in the area.

The project will install a siphon crossing—an underground structure that allows irrigation canals and drainage systems to intersect without disrupting water flow. Officials say the improvement will enhance water management while providing safer access for surrounding neighborhoods and nearby schools, including Elias Longoria Middle School, IDEA Quest College Preparatory and United Kingdom Daycare.

Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres said the upgrades will benefit families, students and educators daily. The work follows last year’s paving of North Rooth Road, which highlighted the need for additional safety measures at the crossing.

The $654,275 project is scheduled for completion by mid-October 2025.

Source – Hidalgo County Precinct 4.