All lanes of FM 1171 at the I-35W intersection closed Monday afternoon, three days after the bridge initially closed because of a collision involving an 18-wheeler.
TxDOT announced Monday evening the right lane of northbound I-35W will be closed at FM 1171 on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. to perform repairs.
On Friday afternoon, an 18-wheeler was traveling on northbound I-35W when it struck the underside of the FM 1171 flyover bridge.
As a result, the northbound lanes of I-35W and the FM 1171 flyover bridge were closed for more than eight hours, until late Friday evening.
Denton County Emergency Service District No. 1 and 2 originally responded to the accident on Friday and diverted traffic off of the interstate.
The Texas Department of Transportation eventually took over management of the road closure while inspecting the bridge for structural stability.
Officials confirmed the FM 1171 bridge closure Monday afternoon is because of damage sustained from the collision on Friday.
According to officials, TxDOT has not determined an estimated reopening time for FM 1171.
