The Houston Avenue Bridge repairs will be ongoing until Monday morning, September 15, TxDOT officials said.
Watch Eyewitness News and ABC13 originals around the clockInbound lanes of the Katy Freeway will remain closed Sunday as crews complete repairs on the Houston Avenue Bridge, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
As you may recall, the Houston Avenue Bridge has been struck multiple times in the last few months, with the previous three instances occurring in September alone. In total, it has been hit nearly 69 times, officials confirm. The closures are in major spots, starting inbound on with the I-10 Katy Freeway from Shepherd Drive to Durham Drive, and extending to Houston Avenue. The second area of impact will be from Antoine Drive to Shepherd Drive, where four lanes will be closed.The bridge repairs will take place until Monday, 5 a.m. on September 15, according to TxDOT.The bridge is expected to be replaced as part of the White Oak Bayou elevation project, which is designed to reduce flooding along the freeway, according to TxDOT plans. This area will be under construction through the end of 2028 or early 2029.Sign up for traffic alerts sent straight to your phone through our ABC13 app. Manage your notifications from the settings tab.Copyright © 2025 KTRK-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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