On Friday, the Texas Department of Transportation evaluated the bridge's conditions. During repairs, the bridge will be off-limits to all vehicle traffic with the exception of emergency services.
Pelican Island is essentially cut off from Galveston for a second day as crews work to repair the damage to the bridge and clean up the oil that spilled.The Pelican Island Causeway bridge reopened for pedestrians Friday after a barge hit it a few days prior, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.Officials say the bridge was available for pedestrians at around 5 p.m. Friday after a barge broke loose from a tug boat just before Wednesday morning.
The Texas Department of Transportation assessed the bridge's condition on Friday. The bridge will be closed to all vehicle traffic, except emergency services, while repairs are being done. The collision caused the barge to leak oil into the Galveston Ship Channel, with initial estimates of 1,000 to 2,000 gallons of vacuum gas oil spilling out, according to the USCG.Pelican Island bridge is unstable after barge slammed into pillar, causing oil spill, officials say
Galveston County Navigation District No. 1 was responsible for maintaining the bridge, which sustained damage. The bridge was narrowed to only allow outgoing foot and vehicle traffic, and Pelican Island businesses and residents, including Texas A&M Galveston, were relocated. Over 16,000 feet of protective boom have been installed around Pelican Island, Swan Lake, and the damaged barge in an effort to stop the oil spill from getting worse.No volunteers are needed at this time.
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