I-45 Gulf Freeway repairs continue as weekend traffic builds toward Galveston

HOUSTON — Repair work is continuing along the I-45 Gulf Freeway after a tanker truck fire shut down southbound lanes near Bay Area Boulevard during Thursday’s morning commute.

Editor’s note: The video in this article is from a previous report.

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, crews are working on Friday to remove damaged pavement caused by the fire. TxDOT public information officer Danny Perez said crews are expected to pour new concrete on Saturday as repairs continue…

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