Highway 287 between Berry Street and Willbarger Street is shut down in both directions on Wednesday evening.
Fort Worth Police say they responded to a report of a garbage truck that struck an overpass at southbound US 287 and Erath Street.
The driver of the truck died of injuries from the accident, according to FWPD.
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Garbage truck hits overpass on Highway 287 in Fort Worth
Drivers northbound on US 287 are being forced to exit at Miller Street, and drivers southbound are being forced ot exit at Berry Street.
The Texas Department of Transportation posted a message on social media advising drivers to seek alternate routes this evening.
It is unclear why the highway is shut down and how long it will remain closed.
US 287, both directions, is closed at Berry Street/Wilbarger Street. Alternate routes advised.
— @txdotfortworth (@TxDOTFortWorth) September 23, 2026
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