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Highway 90 reopening over Trinity River after being shut down for flooding

One lane was opened up in each direction.
Credit: KHOU 11

LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas — Highway 90 over the Trinity River in Liberty County was reopening Tuesday after being shut down because of high water. 

The bridge, which links Dayton to Trinity was closed after TxDOT deemed it to be unsafe to drive over. 

Even with it reopening, Liberty ISD officials stuck with their decision to keep school closed Wednesday and Thursday. 

The unexpected pivot by TxDot to reopen Highway 90 at the Trinity River Bridge does not change the decision to close...

Posted by Liberty Independent School District on Tuesday, May 7, 2024

The highway down Monday when it was covered with water -- up to 2 feet in some places, according to TxDOT. Officials said the floodwaters flowing under the bridge also factored into their decision to shut it down.

‼️UPDATE: We have just been informed that HWY 90 between Liberty and Dayton at the Trinity River will be opening up shortly. It will still be one lane for each direction.

Posted by Liberty County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security on Tuesday, May 7, 2024

It you don't want to take Highway 90. you can still get around it. If you’re coming from Dayton, take SH 321 north to SH 105. At 105, head east to SH 146.  From there, head south to US 90 in Liberty.

For those coming from Liberty, take SH 146 north to SH 105. At SH 105, drivers should head west to SH 321. Then at SH 321, drivers go south to U.S. 90.

 

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