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The George and Cynthia Mitchell Memorial Causeway is a set of causeways in Galveston, Texas, United States. Two of the routes carry the southbound and northbound traffic of Interstate 45, while the original causeway is restricted to rail traffic. It is the main roadway access point to Galveston Island. The second access point is Bolivar Ferry.
May 17, 2024 · A barge broke loose and hit a bridge in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday, causing traffic delays and releasing up to 2,000 gallons of vacuum gas oil. The oil is considered "environmentally toxic" and harmful to humans and wildlife, and a cleanup operation is underway.
May 15, 2024 · GALVESTON, Texas — A barge hit the Pelican Island Causeway Bridge leading to a closure in both directions Wednesday morning, according to officials.
May 20, 2024 · Officials say a bridge near Galveston, Texas, that was damaged last week when a barge carrying fuel broke free from a tugboat has been reopened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic after safety inspections deemed it safe.
May 16, 2024 · A barge hit the Pelican Island Causeway Bridge on May 16, 2024, causing a partial collapse and a fuel leak. The bridge is the only access to Pelican Island, home to 9,000 people and Texas A&M University.
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When you enter this part of Galveston, you realize that the beginning of the island's magic beyond the beach. One of the only ways to get to the island is to cross the infamous Galveston Causeway, and this corridor over the bridge has plenty of businesses and lodging options for visitors.
A barge slammed into a bridge in Galveston on Wednesday, spilling oil into the bay and forcing a shutdown of the east Texas span, officials said, in the latest accident involving prominent U.S....
