Fred Hartman Bridge Repairs Cause Extended Delays for Baytown Commuters on SH-146

Commuters faced significant delays today as two northbound lanes of SH-146 on the Fred Hartman Bridge remained closed for repairs. The lanes were shut down around 2 p.m. yesterday over the Houston Ship Channel, causing backups that, at one point, exceeded an hour during the afternoon rush, as

ABC13

reported. Crews had not resumed work on the lanes by this morning.

The cause of the closure was a damaged expansion joint, an issue encountered numerous times across Houston’s bridges this year. These critical components allow for the movement of concrete segments under extreme temperature changes without cracking. According to the same report by

ABC13

, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) encourages public reporting of any structural concerns.

Additionally, footage from social media revealed the extent of the damage. “TxDOT crews are on scene. The two left lanes are closed for repairs,” stated the Harris County Precinct 8 Constable’s Office, as noted in a

CW39

article. They further advised motorists to “Expect delays and seek alternate routes.”

As commuters navigate the bottleneck, TxDOT has not yet announced a completion timeline for the repairs. Meanwhile, Harris County deputies are assisting with traffic flow control on the impacted segment of the bridge.

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