MIDLAND, Texas — For the Midland Airpark, the high skies are not an issue, it's getting in and out that poses drivers with the threat of a "low blow."
For years, the public has complained about the entrance roadway to this international airport. It's a low crossing road that undergoes flooding issues when it rains.
The Director of Airports, Justine Ruff, acknowledged it's a problem, but the solution came with a steep price tag for the City of Midland.
"We looked at putting a bridge in there so then we went out for bids for the bridge," Roff said. "They came in close to $4.9 million dollars and we were expecting much less."
On Feb. 13, the City of Midland rejected the original plan and turned down the bid.
"So we're looking now at putting box culverts in that place and doing a little bit of redesigning," Roff said. "At some point in the future, we'll bid it out again."
The hope is that the box culverts will help carry away the unwanted drainage water that contributes to the flooding.
The box culverts are just one solution the city is looking at. They are also considering adding an additional entrance to the airpark.
"It could be it's six months before we go out to bid again," said Roff.
The goal: getting more people into the Midland Airpark safely and into the air.