I-10 bridge strike linked to waste pits cap debate in Texas
Three weeks after a barge strike on the I-10 San Jacinto Bridge, EPA updates show bathymetric data indicating no major damage to the San Jacinto River Waste Pits cap though probes continue. Harris County seeks broader sonar checks and protective barriers to prevent future incursions amid a $115 million, cofferdam based cleanup plan for 212 000 cubic yards of dioxin contaminated material.
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Gridlock as two-way traffic rare even with eastbound bridge open
Eastbound bridge now allows two-way traffic while westbound bridge stays closed awaiting permanent repairs. The barge strike spurred heavy congestion in Highlands, slowing commutes and hurting local business including Teapot Depot on Main Street. Delays persist despite partial reopening, with residents citing reduced lunch-hour visits and delivery adaptations.
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Repairs on Highway 146 and San Jacinto Bridge schedule released
Contractors will begin repairs after materials are secured, expected to last about 100 days. Full-depth approaches concrete rail and bridge bearing pads are included. Repairs aim for completion in early 2020 but delayed by I 10 bridge work and increased traffic. The San Jacinto Bridge damaged when nine barges broke loose during Tropical Storm Imelda. An investigation by the Harris County Attorney’s Office seeks witnesses and information on the barge incident and future prevention. Contact investigators Todd Black or Richard Wagner with details.
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Traffic gridlock worsens West Meadows after I-10 bridge hits
Residents of West Meadows in Harris County describe ongoing travel chaos as barges previously struck the I-10 bridge during Tropical Storm Imelda. Frida Villalobos of Commissioner Garcia's office cites a $500,000 two lane Ellis School Road project to ease access, with completion in about two weeks. Local residents urge traffic control on Thompson Road and safer exits to the freeway amid delays and frustrations.
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