The Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) asked drivers to find alternate routes after a bridge collapsed in Uvalde County due to flooding.

On the morning of Friday, July 17, TXDPS said that the FM 481 bridge in Uvalde County, Texas, collapsed due to severe flooding.

TXDPS

No injuries have been reported at this time.

TXDPS

“Stay away from flooded areas, obey all road closures, and never drive around barricades. Your safety comes first,” TXDPS said.

Numerous road closures have been reported in south and central Texas due to severe flooding. Be sure to visit DriveTexas.org for the most up-to-date road closure and travel information.

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