Multiple westbound lanes of the East Freeway have reopened at Wayside Drive after an 18-wheeler struck a bridge and lost its load on Wednesday afternoon.
This is the 75th time this bridge has been hit since the start of 2025, and the second time so far in 2026, according to TxDOT.
The Texas Department of Transportation said that all lanes have reopened after an oversized vehicle hit the bridge along the I-10 Katy Freeway at Houston Avenue eastbound.
Engineers from around the world, including one from the University of Houston, said satellites can be utilized to detect cracks the width of a credit card, leading to important fixes and preventing tragedies.
It just keeps happening! Tx-DOT says the reason the bridge is hit so often is because truck drivers are either ignoring their designated routes or aren't getting special state permits for tall loads.
The Hogan Street bridge is getting a million-dollar makeover after loose TxDOT equipment struck it during a winter storm, prompting its closure. Crews say it will take about 3 months to restore.