TEMPLE, Texas (KXXV) — Temple officials have extended the closure of the 24th Street overpass by six months after discovering safety issues during construction. The bridge will remain closed to vehicles and pedestrians while engineers conduct monitoring and structural analysis. City leaders say safety is the top priority, and the closure could last even longer depending on test results.

24th Street overpass closure in Temple extended 6 months.

Closed to vehicles and pedestrians for safety.

Detours: East Avenue H, MLK Jr. Drive.

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City leaders in Temple have extended the closure of the 24th Street overpass for an additional six months after discovering safety issue

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