DPS will close Rainbow and Veterans bridges during high winds.
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DPS will close Rainbow and Veterans bridges when winds reach 44 mph.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), with the assistance of the Texas Department of Transportation, will close the Rainbow and Veterans Bridges when sustained wind speeds reach 44 mph, reports DPS Sgt. Stephanie Davis.
Access points to both bridges will be closed due to safety concerns for motorists and first responders. During hurricane conditions, roads, bridges and elevated structures are impacted and can make driving hazardous, DPS warns. Both bridges will remain closed to traffic until state emergency officials determine that travel across the bridges is safe for the motoring public. Citizens should stay tuned to local television and radio stations for weather and traffic updates. Visit DriveTexas.org for road conditions.