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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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May 16, 2024 · A barge carrying fuel broke loose from a tugboat and hit a pillar supporting the Pelican Island Causeway bridge, causing partial collapse and oil leak. The bridge is the only road to Pelican Island and Texas A&M University, which urged staff and faculty to leave.
Apr 18, 2021 · It is the main roadway access point to Galveston Island. The second access point is Bolivar Ferry. The causeway carries traffic over Galveston Bay and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The...
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