Houston Bridge Strike: I-10 Traffic Snarled After Truck Hits Houston Avenue Bridge

Recent Bridge Strike on I-10

• ⚠️ A semi-truck equipped with an extension arm and bucket struck the Houston Avenue bridge over I-10 in Houston.
• 💥 The impact occurred around noon, causing significant traffic disruptions and forcing the closure of all eastbound lanes of I-10 near downtown.
• 🚚 Crews were on-site cleaning up oil from the impact and removing damaged vehicle parts.

Recurring Problem with Low Bridges

• 📈 This incident marks the first bridge strike of 2026, following over 70 recorded hits on similar low bridges last year.
• 🌉 Trucks repeatedly hitting low bridges, like the one on Houston Avenue, is an ongoing issue in the area.

TXDOT's Elevation Project

• 🏗️ TXDOT is actively addressing the problem with the ongoing I-10 White Oak Bayou Freeway Elevation Project.
• 🚧 Construction crews are currently working on the project to mitigate future bridge strikes.
• 🤕 As of the report, TXDOT has not confirmed any injuries resulting from this latest bridge strike.
• 🚗 Although rush hour traffic was slow, all lanes are now back open, and traffic is moving, albeit slowly.