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Gulf Freeway near Broadway back open now that pothole causing damage to tires is fixed, police say

Erica Ponder, Digital Content Producer

Published: September 30, 2021 at 7:26 AMUpdated: September 30, 2021 at 9:22 AM

HOUSTON – The Gulf Freeway northbound near Broadway has reopened now that a pothole that police said was causing damage to tires has been fixed.

I-45 Gulf Freeway (northbound) @ Broadway, pothole in northbound lane is damaging vehicle tires. Avoid if possible. TXDOT is headed to the scene. #houtraffic

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— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) September 30, 2021

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According to officers, the pothole caused multiple flat tires Thursday.

TxDOT was able to repair the pothole. Drivers were initially asked to take an alternate route, if possible.

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