Houston Truck Bridge Strike Causes Katy Freeway Delays; Bridge to be Demolished
KHOU 11January 22, 20261 min488 views
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- 🚚 A large truck struck the Houston Avenue bridge on the Katy Freeway around 2:00 a.m. this morning, causing significant traffic delays.
- ⚠️ This is the second bridge strike at this location in the past week and the 73rd strike last year.
- 🚧 All lanes on I-10 East have since reopened, with cleanup crews working on the shoulder to remove scattered debris.
Debris and Damage
- 📦 The truck was carrying two large boxes filled with aluminum ingots, which were left scattered on the freeway.
- 🛠️ Textile workers were involved in the cleanup and inspection of the damage to the bridge.
Future Plans for the Bridge
- 🏗️ Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plans to demolish the Houston Avenue bridge as part of an ongoing I-10 construction project.
- 💡 This demolition is expected to prevent future bridge strikes at this location.
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