Katy Freeway reopens after TxDOT announces early completion of Houston Ave bridge repairs

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Katy Freeway has reopened after the Texas Department of Transportation said it completed repairs to the Houston Avenue bridge on Sunday.

The eastbound main lanes of the Katy Freeway between Shepherd and Houston Ave were closed Friday night and were expected to reopen Monday, but crews finished the work early, according to TxDOT.

On Saturday, TxDOT said the work was moving ahead of schedule.

According to the agency, the 14-foot bridge has been hit more than 70 times since the beginning of 2025.

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