HOUSTON \u2013 Drivers along the Katy Freeway are dealing with another major disruption after a tractor trailer struck the Houston Avenue bridge once again.<\/p>\n
SKY 2 aerials captured the aftermath of the latest crash, showing a tanker truck wedged beneath the bridge after impact. The collision caused the tanker to lose its load onto the freeway, creating a large cleanup scene below the overpass.<\/p>\n
The Houston Avenue bridge over Interstate 10 has become notorious for repeated crashes involving oversized trucks. Based on previous reporting, the bridge was hit 72 times last year alone.<\/p>\n
Each strike typically forces at least partial lane closures on the Katy Freeway for hours while crews assess damage and clear debris. Previous incidents have led to shutdowns lasting around three hours or more.<\/p>\n
The bridge\u2019s low clearance has long frustrated drivers and commuters who regularly travel through the area near downtown Houston.<\/p>\n
Relief may finally be on the way. The bridge is scheduled to be demolished and replaced early next year as part of the White Oak Bayou I-10 elevation project being led by Texas Department of Transportation.<\/p>\n
No information about injuries or the extent of damage from the latest crash has been released.<\/p>\n
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