Houston Ave Bridge resumed after 18-wheeler strike in eastbound lanes of I-10, TxDOT states

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK)– The Houston Opportunity Bridge resumed after being struck by an 18-wheeler on Wednesday.

The Harris Area Constable’s Workplace reported the occurrence on the I-10 Katy Highway at the I-45 North Highway entryway at regarding 4:30 p.m.

At regarding 8 p.m., Danny Perez with TxDOT stated teams were functioning to unload the vehicle’s freight to obtain the car out from under the bridge.

Pail vehicles were made use of to evaluate the bridge for architectural damages, and no considerable damages was discovered, according to TxDOT.

Lanes were resumed soon after examination on Wednesday night.

TxDOT stated the Houston Opportunity Bridge will certainly be entirely changed in an upcoming White Oak Job. That job is anticipated to start in 2025 and go through late 2027.