U.S. Highway 287 in Fort Worth has reopened to traffic after crews completed the removal of a damaged section of the Erath Street overpass. The closure, which began following a fatal collision, had forced drivers onto service roads and caused significant backups.
Texas Department of Transportation workers removed the compromised bridge support and part of the overpass structure overnight. As a result, all northbound lanes are now accessible. On the southbound side, one lane is currently open while crews continue cleanup operations in the area.
The incident originated from a crash that occurred on Wednesday evening. According to the Fort Worth Police Department, a Waste Management truck left the roadway and struck a bridge support pillar. The impact snapped a concrete support, leading to the severe damage that necessitated the full closure of the highway in both directions.
One person was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. A second individual was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The severity of the structural damage required the complete removal of the affected support before traffic could resume.
