KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — A section of Westheimer Parkway at Mason Road that had been closed since March 10 for a sewer line repair reopened Friday.
The collapsed sewer line had created a void beneath the westbound lane after washing out sand and gravel from under the concrete. The break, located directly in front of Walgreens near Kroger, caused a concrete slab to begin sinking so the lane was closed and repairs begain almost immediately. Crews needed to close both eastbound and westbound lanes north of Mason Road while construction was ongoing.
Crews completed repairs several days ago and waited for the new concrete to fully cure before reopening the lanes to vehicles.
"They wanted to ensure the concrete is fully cured and in good condition before allowing vehicles or heavier loads onto it," said Katie Vackar, project manager for Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Commissioner Vincent Morales.
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