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May 20, 2024 · HOUSTON (AP) — A bridge near Galveston, Texas, that was damaged last week when a barge carrying fuel broke free from a tugboat has reopened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic after safety inspections deemed it safe, officials said. The barge crashed into a pillar supporting the Pelican Island Causeway span on May 15.
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May 16, 2024 · GALVESTON, Texas — A barge slammed into a bridge pillar in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday, spilling oil into waters near busy shipping channels and closing the only road to a small neighboring...
- Galveston County Daily News
Pelican Island bridge temporary repairs holding up, state says
It's unclear when the more permanent repair work would begin, but it could be a matter of weeks, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
5 days ago
- FOX 26 Houston
Galveston County traffic: Pelican Island Bridge to be closed temporarily on Thursday
The Texas Department of Transportation has announced that Pelican Island Bridge will be closed in both directions for a 4-hour period on Thursday.
6 days ago
May 16, 2024 · The Pelican Island Causeway Bridge, the sole access point from Galveston to Pelican Island, sustained a partial collapse and the barge leaked fuel into the bay. Limited traffic is possible through one lane, allowing some residents and tourists to leave the island which is home to about 9,000 people.
- Stephanie Haines
May 15, 2024 · A barge struck a causeway connecting Galveston, Texas, to a small island on Wednesday morning, sending debris and oil into the bay, officials said. The Pelican Island Bridge was hit around 10 a.m...
May 15, 2024 · The bridge that links Pelican Island to Galveston was struck at around 10 a.m. Wednesday after a barge broke free from a tugboat and crashed into the pilings of the bridge, Galveston County...
