Houston traffic: Several I-10 East Freeway lanes reopen following massive sinkhole

Several lanes of the East Freeway from John Ralston to Normandy Road reopened Thursday afternoon following a sinkhole. 

On Wednesday, the mainlanes of I-10 East Freeway eastbound near Federal Road were closed off due to a water main leak causing a sinkhole.

East Freeway lane closures

What we know:

Some lanes remain closed in the area as crews are still working to fix the roadway. However, traffic is moving again in the area. 

Traffic delays will be possible in the area while crews remain on the scene. 

Could this have been prevented? Satellite tech shows I-10 ground was shifting long before sinkhole opened

I-10 East Freeway repairs

What they're saying:

According to the Texas Department of Transportation in Houston, crews had to fix a water leak issue before TxDOT crews could begin repairing the roadway. 

Pumps brought to the location to remove the excess water.

The Source: Information from this article was gathered from the Texas Department of Transportation, City of Houston, and Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

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