Loose concrete hanging over Southwest Freeway at Beltway 8 shuts down multiple northbound lanes
HOUSTON, Texas – Multiple northbound lanes on the Southwest Freeway at Beltway 8 are shut down due to loose concrete hanging from the overpass Wedensday morning.
No injuries have been reported, and crews are working to remove the concrete.
Drivers are urged to take alternate routes.
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