KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — Repairs to the westbound lane of Westheimer Parkway north of Mason Road could take up to a month to complete, according to new reports about the sinking roadway.
A collapsed sewer line created a void beneath the roadway by washing out the sand and gravel beneath the road. The hole was large enough for a camera to be lowered into the space. Video from KHOU Channel 11 shows why the washout has caused a concrete slab to sink and created unsafe conditions for drivers.
Crews must excavate the roadway to reach and repair the broken line before the concrete roadway is safe to travel on. The break is located directly in front of a Walgreens at the intersection near Kroger…