Ike Dike: Things to know about the B Galveston project, including timeline, location and more
Hurricane season is here. As residents near the Texas coast assemble emergency kits, many have an eye on the multi-billion-dollar Ike Dike project ...
Hurricane season is here. As residents near the Texas coast assemble emergency kits, many have an eye on the multi-billion-dollar Ike Dike project that, once constructed, would help mitigate the effects of future storms on Houston and Galveston. Here's what you need to know about the background, purpose and timeline of the $34 billion Ike Dike project which is expected to transform the Galveston landscape. What is the Ike Dike project? The Chronicle reports the structure was nicknamed 'Ike Dike' because of its potential to protect against storms like Hurricane Ike, which caused 74 deaths in Harris and Galveston counties in 2008.