Third Truck Strike on I-10 Houston Avenue Bridge This Week
KHOU 11October 5, 20252 min3,097 views
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- 🚚 Another truck carrying a high load has struck the Houston Avenue bridge on I-10 eastbound in Houston.
- 💥 The incident caused the load to fall off the 18-wheeler, blocking multiple lanes and requiring several hours for crews to clear.
- ⚠️ Hazmat crews responded to the scene, but thankfully, no injuries have been reported.
Recurring Problem at Houston Avenue Bridge
- 🗓️ This marks the third time in less than a week that a truck has hit this specific bridge.
- 🚗 Previous incidents include a semitruck hauling an excavator on Saturday and another truck that jackknifed and spilled its load last Thursday.
- 📈 The Thursday incident alone caused traffic backups for over 6 hours.
Bridge Strike Statistics and Future Plans
- 🤯 The Houston Avenue Bridge has been struck 69 times so far this year.
- 📏 The bridge's clearance is only 3 inches above the national requirement.
- 🏗️ A long-term solution involves demolishing the bridge as part of the White Oak Bayou project, with completion anticipated in January 2027.
- 🚧 Currently, crews are still working to remove the load from the latest incident.
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