HOUSTON – A truck driver has been cited for operating without a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) after striking the Houston Avenue bridge overnight, causing a traffic backup on the Katy Freeway (I-10).

RELATED: 18-wheeler strikes Houston Avenue bridge in third collision in past 5 days

This is the third crash in just five days involving an oversized vehicle hauling a heavy load—raising new concerns about driver awareness and infrastructure safety in the area.

Truckers say bridge warning sign isn’t enough

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) says a warning system is in place to prevent these kinds of accidents. A sign near the bridge blinks and lights up when it detects a vehicle over the legal height limit. However, some truck drivers argue the current setup isn’t enough t

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