HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Southmore bridge over Highway 288 came down Saturday morning.
Crews from contractor Blue Ridge Transportation Group and TxDOT used giant excavators to weaken the bridge at six strategic points.
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Highway 288 mainlanes and feeder at Southmore will be closed until 5 a.m. Monday. Traffic can detour to Almeda or Scott Street.
A new Southmore bridge is being constructed over SH-288. It is expected to open sometime in 2019.