UPDATE: All main lanes at I-10 eastbound at Houston Avenue now open after oversized truck hit bridge

Ana Gonzalez, Digital Content Producer

Published: September 21, 2021 at 2:58 PMUpdated: September 21, 2021 at 10:26 PM

HOUSTON – All main lanes at the Houston Avenue bridge over I-10 eastbound are now open after an oversized truck struck the bridge Tuesday afternoon.

Before opening, TxDOT inspectors had to inspect the bridge for any damages, according to a tweet.

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Great job by the TxDOT crews, tow truck crews and all the first responders today at the heavy truck incident on I-10 Katy eastbound at Houston Ave. All mainlanes are now open after a high load struck the Houston Avenue Bridge. pic.twitter.com/yELszjDljY
— TxDOT- HOU District (@TxDOTHouston) September 22, 2021

Earlier update to this story can be found below:

An oversized truck has struck a bridge at I-10 eastbound and Houston Avenue, Houston police say.

Two right lanes have been closed off by police and will be closed for several hours, according to HPD on Twitter.

Two right lanes shut down due to truck striking bridge. (Houston Police Dept./Twitter)

This is a developing story, please check back for updates.

E/B IH 10 at Houston Avenue over size load has struck the bridge again. Right two lanes closed next several hours. 202 pic.twitter.com/OhH416gYBO
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) September 21, 2021