Galveston County traffic: Pelican Island Bridge to be closed temporarily on Thursday
GALVESTON, Texas - The Texas Department of Transportation has announced that Pelican Island Bridge will be closed in both directions for a 4-hour period on Thursday.
Officials said State Highway 275/Harborside will be closed starting at 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
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The closure will allow for an inspection of the bridge to be completed.
Authorities said if crews finish sooner, they will open the bridge back to traffic.