Controlled burn near Holly Rd, Greenwood to last 4 days [Video]

It is expected to last for the next four days.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A controlled burn is set to begin Monday morning as city crews begin clearing trees and brush for the La Volla Creek Drainage improvement project.

Commuters can expect to see the controlled blaze in the area near Holly Road, Greenwood Drive and Saratoga Boulevard.

The burn is expected to last from Monday, Oct. 28 to Thursday, Oct. 31. It will only occur during daylight hours, and a water truck will be stationed at the site of the fire as a safety measure, per a press release from the city.

This project includes:

Construction of a 130-acre detention pond and its supporting infrastructure
- Pond inlet and outlet structures
Park improvements
Wooden shelters/kiosks
Wooden benches
Landscaping
Pedestrian trail signage
Gravel parking lot
ADA-compliant parking
Gravel pedestrian trail from parking lot to pond
Gravel maintenance road and pedestrian trail on top of pond berm.

This project is expected to …

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