The northbound lanes of I-35W and the FM 1171 bridge that crosses over the interstate have reopened, officials announced Friday evening.
Officials announced the reopening a little more than eight hours after an 18-wheeler struck the underside of the FM 1171 bridge on I-35W Friday afternoon, forcing the closure of the northbound lanes of the interstate.
Denton County Emergency Service District No. 1 and 2 originally arrived on the scene of the accident. Eventually, TxDOT took over managing the road closure while a bridge inspector checked out the bridge.
