Another strike on Houston Avenue bridge shuts down Katy Freeway

Published August 14, 2026 12:20 PM CDT
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For the umpteenth time, multiple lanes are closed on I-10 in west Houston after an 18-wheeler's load struck the Houston Avenue bridge.

Houston Avenue bridge hit (yet again)

What we know:

TxDOT shared photos of the scene on social media at around noon on Friday.

Crews are handling the scene.

Drivers should expect delays.

What we don't know:

There is no estimate of when the scene will clear.

The Source: TxDOT Houston and Harris County Lt. Terry Garza

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