Part of I-10 in east Houston may remain closed until Monday due to sinkhole, TxDOT says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A sinkhole in the pavement on the East Freeway caused delays for Houston drivers on Wednesday, with officials saying the eastbound lanes could be closed at least until Monday due to repairs.

SkyEye was over the freeway when all eastbound lanes were blocked due to a sinkhole on the shoulder of the roadway near Federal Road.

TxDOT advised drivers to expect delays due to a “pavement issue” that forced the closure of all lanes.

Harris County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Terry Garza said it was a sinkhole caused by a water leak beneath the freeway.

According to TxDOT, the City of Houston has to assess the waterlines before TxDOT crews can assess damages to the roadway in order to begin repairs. According to the agency, TxDOT is estimating this portion of I-10 could be shut down until Monday morning, adding that this estimate depends on the extent of the waterline damage.

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