Air 11 is over the scene in Galveston after a barge hit the Pelican Island Causeway Bridge Wednesday.
The bridge connects the north side of Galveston Island just west of the Port of Galveston with the south side of Pelican Island.are on the scene to assess the damage. The bridge will remain closed until it is deemed safe to use.The bridge connects the north side of Galveston Island just west of the Port of Galveston with the south side of Pelican Island.
City officials said Harborside Drive is open to east-west traffic but drivers will not be able to turn north toward Pelican Island from 51st and Harborside. Galveston police officers are in the area detouring traffic.University officials are assessing campus impacts in coordination with city, county, and state officials and will issue a communication at noon and 2 p.m. through the university’s emergency alert system, university email, and social media.
Sea Aggie Alert: The Pelican Island Bridge is closed to all traffic at this time due to a barge strike. Electricity has been restored and additional updates will be provided as the situation unfolds. The next scheduled update will be at 1200.
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