Some good news for Houston drivers. 3 lanes are now open on the I-10 eastbound at Normandy, after repairs to the sinkhole. TxDot says work continues on the left lane and shoulder, and a westbound lane remains closed as well.
A water break in a water main caused the freeway to crumble, creating a massive sinkhole near Federal Road, and forcing a major shutdown of the East Freeway, which triggered heavy traffic delays for commuters.
TxDot just sent out a news release that says: TxDOT is working to reopen multiple eastbound mainlanes of I-10 East at Normandy today. Crews worked overnight and today to perform roadway repairs following a utility waterline rupture that caused a pavement failure at Normandy late yesterday afternoon (Wednesday). The break forced the closure of all I-10 eastbound lanes and the left (inside) lane and shoulder on the westbound side.
Repairs will remain ongoing.
Suggested alternate routes include US 90, US 90A/BU 90 (McCarty Road), or SH 225, all of which can lead back to I-10 further east and beyond the closure.