TxDOT crews continue repairing 2nd Street bridge
The 2nd Street bridge in McAllen is now partially open after it was damaged Tuesday night.
TRAFFIC ALERT/McALLEN: The I-2 westbound main lanes at the 2nd St. underpass HAVE REOPENED; however, the northbound main lanes on the 2nd St. bridge remain closed. Last night, a vehicle crashed into the east side of the 2nd St. bridge, causing a closure of the I-2 WB main lanes. pic.twitter.com/i9Eyd5QUtx
— TxDOT Pharr District (@TxDOTPharr) September 13, 2023
The bridge and the westbound lanes of the expressway were closed when an 18-wheeler struck the bridge, scattering debris on the expressway.
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All but the northbound outside lane of the 2nd Street bridge reopened Wednesday morning.
The Texas Department of Transportation says they are working to get an emergency contract secured to repair the bridge.