Lanes reopened after truck driver hits overpass of Houston Avenue bridge on Katy Freeway

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Law enforcement officials say lanes have reopened near the Houston Avenue bridge after a truck driver hit the overpass on Friday.

The incident was first reported at about 1:41 a.m. along the eastbound lanes of I-10 Katy Freeway at Houston Avenue, according to Houston TranStar.

Police say one of the eastbound lanes was closed, but another lane was blocked by an HPD unit.

Houston TranStar cameras showed parts of truck debris swinging under the bridge.

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Crews worked to repair the damage to the Houston Avenue bridge.

There were no injuries reported.

SEE ALSO: I-10 Katy Freeway closed at Houston Avenue due to truck hitting bridge, HPD says