Funding secured for Five Points safety project, but construction is years away

MIDLAND COUNTY - A long-awaited plan to improve one of Midland County’s most dangerous intersections is finally moving forward, although drivers should not expect changes anytime soon.

During its July 7 meeting, the Midland County Commissioners Court approved moving forward with the next steps needed to use $4 million in federal funding secured for the Five Points intersection project.

The Five Poin…