HOUSTON – All main lanes at the Houston Avenue bridge over I-10 eastbound are now open after an oversized truck struck the bridge Tuesday afternoon.
Before opening, TxDOT inspectors had to inspect the bridge for any damages, according to a tweet.
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Great job by the TxDOT crews, tow truck crews and all the first responders today at the heavy truck incident on I-10 Katy eastbound at Houston Ave. All mainlanes are now open after a high load struck the Houston Avenue Bridge. pic.twitter.com/yELszjDljY
— TxDOT- HOU District (@TxDOTHouston) September 22, 2021
Earlier update to this story can be found below:
An oversized truck has struck a bridge at I-10 eastbound and Houston Avenue, Houston police say.
Two right lanes have been closed off by police and will be closed for several hours, according to HPD on Twitter.
This is a developing story, please check back for updates.
E/B IH 10 at Houston Avenue over size load has struck the bridge again. Right two lanes closed next several hours. 202 pic.twitter.com/OhH416gYBO
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) September 21, 2021