Highway 290 now open after wayward cows rounded up

Friday, May 27, 2016
Walker County Sheriff's Deputies drive cattle to higher ground
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Highway 290 was closed today at the Brazos River Bridge after more than 100 cows managed to get out on the road.

PHOTOS: Wayward cows close down 290
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More than 100 head of cattle crossing 290 managed to close down the roadway at the Brazos River Bridge on May 27, 2016.KTRK
More than 100 head of cattle crossing 290 managed to close down the roadway at the Brazos River Bridge on May 27, 2016.KTRK
More than 100 head of cattle crossing 290 managed to close down the roadway at the Brazos River Bridge on May 27, 2016.KTRK
More than 100 head of cattle crossing 290 managed to close down the roadway at the Brazos River Bridge on May 27, 2016.KTRK
More than 100 head of cattle crossing 290 managed to close down the roadway at the Brazos River Bridge on May 27, 2016.KTRK
More than 100 head of cattle crossing 290 managed to close down the roadway at the Brazos River Bridge on May 27, 2016.KTRK


The Waller County Sheriff's Office says deputies worked to clear the cattle from the road.

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