On Oct. 30, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced the eastern bridge on FM 3002 over Lake Ray Roberts will be closed until further notice.
TxDOT underwater bridge inspectors found damage to one of the columns on the structure last week. They closed the bridge and put a detour in place to move traffic around the bridge.
Drivers will need to use FM 922 to get from the west side of Ray Roberts to the east. The official detour will then direct traffic to take FM 372 south back to FM 3002.
Engineers are unsure when the bridge will reopen. However, Austin has authorized an emergency repair order.
TxDOT’s Bridge Division will be designing plans to repair the structure. An emergency contract will be let as soon as the plans are complete.
Source: Freepik.com