HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Repairs are set to begin on a popular hike and bike bridge in the Heights this week.
The bridge along the MKT trail near Hogan Street closed after construction equipment from a TXDOT project broke loose during a winter storm. The equipment was carried downstream and slammed into the bridge.
TxDOT officials told ABC13 the incident did not damage the bridge. However, transportation advocates tell ABC13 the mishap highlighted existing structural issues with the bridge, prompting its closure.
Loose equipment from the same project also smashed into and damaged a Studewood bridge, prompting its closure.
In July, the Houston City Council authorized more than $1.1 million to repair the Hogan Street bridge.
The project is expected to take approximately three months.
ABC13 spoke with transportation advocates who said they believe the repairs are critical for community recreation, mobility, and safety.
“Because these are no longer trafficked (areas), these are dead ends and these are causing huge security issues,” said Emmanuel Nunez, founder of non-profit A Tale of Two Bridges.
Community activist and urban planner Ed Pettitt told ABC13, “I think that we are going to be in deep trouble if we’re bringing visitors and tourists from around the world to FIFA 2026 next year and we don’t have the safety and maintenance issues of these trails under control.”
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