HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The MKT Bridge in The Heights reopened on Thursday after over a year of closure and repairs, according to Houston city leaders.
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The bridge, part of the popular Heights Hike and Bike Trail, sits along Buffalo Bayou near Hogan Street. The MKT bridge closed in January 2025 after construction equipment from a TxDOT project broke loose during a winter storm. The equipment was carried downstream and slammed into the bridge.
In July 2025, the Houston City Council authorized more than $1.1 million to repair the bridge, with construction starting in September of that year. Initially, it was reported that the construction would take three months. The bridge reopened nearly 9 months after construction began.
Houston City Councilmember Mario Castillo shared a post on social media about the reopening, stating in part, "this vital connection is once again bringing together neighbors, parks, businesses, and trails."