One constant in the great state of Texas is road construction, and I-27 from Amarillo to Canyon has been under construction. They are currently expanding it from a two-lane to a three-lane road, and this stretch of road isn’t going to be finished for at least another two years. I-27 can be a scary road to travel.
Bridge Phobias That Hit Close to Home
I don’t know about you, but bridges terrify me. There are 3 things I am afraid of driving on or under bridges.
- Flying off the edge of a tall bridge
- A tall bridge collapsed under my car
- A bridge collapsing as I’m under it
So, when I’m on a bridge or under a bridge, it’s a white-knuckled, Carrie Underwood Jesus Take the Wheel moment.
What Happened Near Tulia on May 27
That’s why it was so shocking to see that a bridge started collapsing near Tulia on Tuesday, May 27. It occurred on southbound I-27 and FM 928 between Tulia and Kress.
How Drivers Were Impacted by the Collapse
The man in the above TikTok was correct in saying it was a Final Destination moment.
A truck carrying a crane hit the bridge and caused the bridge to crumble.
The interstate was shut down, and traffic was diverted to the access roads after the bridge started crumbling…