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Posted on: May 5, 2022

TxDOT I-45 Tiki Island Bridge Bulletin

 

The Galveston Wharves and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) continue working to identify solutions to minimize port-related transportation impacts related to the Tiki Island bridge weight restrictions on Interstate 45 northbound. Below is the most current update from TxDOT, followed by a list of contacts. The port will provide updates as information is available. For updates, visit www.portofgalveston.com or follow the port on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theportofgalveston/

 

 

STATEMENT FROM TxDOT

Issued at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 5

 

TxDOT is currently limiting vehicles over the maximum legal weight of 80,000 pounds to pass over the I-45 northbound bridge at the BNSF rail line just north of Tiki Island and Galveston Island in Galveston County. This specific bridge was scheduled for demolition and reconstruction as part of a complete reconstruction of I-45 in this area. However, during a recent bridge inspection, it was learned that the bridge had several damaged beams. It was decided to accelerate the reconstruction of the bridge.  

 

TxDOT is also working on alternative options to allow safe passage for overweight vehicles along I-45 going northbound from Galveston Island.

 

We understand the concerns of the community and we will continue to do all we can to implement a plan that will provide some relief for the freight and trucking communities as well as for the general traveling public. Closures related to the projects on I-45 in Galveston County can be found at www.houstontranstar.org

 

Follow us on social media for updates: Twitter: @txdothouston, Instagram: TxDOTHouston and Facebook www.facebook.com/txdothouston.

 

Danny Perez

Public Information Officer

Texas Dept. of Transportation - Houston District

(I-610/ I-69 Project, Galveston Ferry, Brazoria,

Galveston, N. Harris, and Social Media)

Danny.Perez@txdot.gov

Office: (713) 802-5077

Cell: (281) 686-0977

 

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For specific information about cargo at the port, contact the stevedoring companies below.

 

CONTACTS:

For all RORO cargo:                                                     For all wind energy cargo:

Ports America                                                                  Metro Ports              

3927 Wharf Road                                                           Pier 34 &40

Pier 39/40                                                                       Galveston, TX 77550

Galveston, TX 77550                                                     (409) 739-5613 or (843) 819-4104

(409) 762-8290

 

 

PORT MEDIA INQUIRIES:

Kathy Thomas, Community Strategies, LLC

kathy@communitystrategiesllc.com

(409) 789-9284

 

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