SHIP CHANNEL BRIDGE

Work was halted on the replacement Ship Channel bridge project nearly two years ago however, just this week, Harris County Commissioner’s approved a funding plan to get the project back on track.

Updated 8:00 a.m. CT: A boil water notice remains for Houstons Main Water System. Houston residents were encouraged to continue boiling water before consuming it Friday morning as repairs continued on a water main break that left parts of the city without tap water and flooded part of the East Loop. In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The City of Houston told UH that water would not be restored until late Thursday night at the earliest. Thomas Street Health Center would also not open on Friday, HHS said.

HOUSTON – Following 20 months of construction of the new Ship Channel Bridge along the Beltway 8, the county has issued a pause. Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia said the decision was made following the discovery of a design flaw with part of the bridge. The discovery of the flaw was made by COWI, an independent consulting firm hired by the county in 2019, to oversee the construction project following the deadly collapse of a pedestrian bridge in 2018. Figg bridge engineers who designed the bridge in Miami, are the same designers of the Ship Channel Bridge. The findings caused TxDot to suspend a bridge project designed by Figg.

Update: Sad news: the driver of the 18-wheeler has been pronounced deceased. #hounews Houston Police (@houstonpolice) July 3, 2019EMBED >More News Videos Big rig crashes off Ship Channel Bridge onto industrial property belowEMBED >More News Videos Big rig crashes off Ship Channel Bridge onto industrial property belowHOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A driver has been identified after he died while rescuers tried to reach him inside the cab of a truck that plummeted 150 feet off the Houston Ship Channel bridge.According to medical examiners, Marcos Jasso was the person involved in the deadly plunge off the East Loop.The crash happened Wednesday morning. Emergency crews were working to reach the man, but he died at the scene.The trucking company issued the following statement: "A Schneider truck was involved in an accident on the Ship Channel bridge in Houston. First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the driver who died as a result of his injuries. We are working with first responders on the scene and will fully cooperate with authorities to assist in the investigation of this unfortunate incident."

Driver who died after semi plummets from Ship Channel Bridge identifiedHouston Police and Fire departments respond to a scene where an 18-wheeler drove off the Sidney Sherman Bridge 610, and fell onto Concrete Street below Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Houston. Houston Police and Fire departments respond to a scene where an 18-wheeler drove off the Sidney Sherman Bridge 610, and fell onto Concrete Street below Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Houston. Photo: Godofredo A. Vsquez, Staff Photographer Photo: Godofredo A. Vsquez, Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 12 Caption Close Driver who died after semi plummets from Ship Channel Bridge identified 1 / 12 Back to GalleryA man who died after driving off the Ship Channel Bridge from East Loop 610 has been identified as Marcos Jasso, according to Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Firefighters had to saw away parts of the truck to remove the driver and free him from the wreckage. DONT MISS A BEAT: Text CHRON to 77453 to get breaking news alerts by text | Sign up to receive breaking news alerts delivered to your email here.

Update: Sad news: the driver of the 18-wheeler has been pronounced deceased. #hounews Houston Police (@houstonpolice) July 3, 2019EMBED >More News Videos Big rig crashes off Ship Channel Bridge onto industrial property belowHOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A truck driver has died after his big rig crashed off the Ship Channel Bridge, falling 150 feet to the ground below.The crash happened just before 8:30 a.m. Emergency crews were working to reach the man, but unfortunately he has died at the scene.The trucking company issued the following statement: "A Schneider truck was involved in an accident on the Ship Channel bridge in Houston. First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the driver who died as a result of his injuries. We are working with first responders on the scene and will fully cooperate with authorities to assist in the investigation of this unfortunate incident."

Update: Sad news: the driver of the 18-wheeler has been pronounced deceased. #hounews Houston Police (@houstonpolice) July 3, 2019EMBED >More News Videos Big rig crashes off Ship Channel Bridge onto industrial property belowHOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A truck driver has died after his big rig crashed off the Ship Channel Bridge, falling 150 feet to the ground below.The crash happened just before 8:30 a.m. Authorities say a smaller vehicle may have cut off the 18-wheeler, prompting the driver to crash through the guardrail.The driver was alive and trapped in the vehicle after falling onto the industrial property below the freeway. Emergency crews were working to reach the man, but unfortunately he has died at the scene.The trucking company issued the following statement: "A Schneider truck was involved in an accident on the Ship Channel bridge in Houston. First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the driver who died as a result of his injuries.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A big rig crashed over the side of the Ship Channel Bridge along Loop 610, according to TxDOT officials.The truck crashed through the guardrail, falling onto industrial property below.There's police activity on the East Loop northbound at Manchester. Traffic is slowed in the area.There's no immediate word on the driver's condition, or what the truck was carrying.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A big rig crashed over the side of the Ship Channel Bridge along Loop 610, according to TxDOT officials.The truck crashed through the guardrail, falling onto industrial property below.There's police activity on the East Loop northbound at Manchester. Traffic is slowed in the area.There's no immediate word on the driver's condition, or what the truck was carrying.