HOUSTON – Part of a busy freeway was closed Monday because of a pothole that was causing trouble for vehicles.
Texas Department of Public Safety officials said they received reports of a pothole in the southbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway near the West Loop on Monday morning. Rebar was exposed in the hole, officials said.
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Four lanes were closed at 11 a.m. while crews temporarily patched the hole. They were all reopened shortly before 4:15 p.m.
Traffic was backed up for miles, so motorists were advised to use a detour.
Officials said a permanent repair will be made over the weekend.
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