Houston reopens Spur 527 connection in Midtown that it never intended to rebuild

Dug Begley | www.houstonchronicle.com

The Brazos Bridge that Houston never intended to rebuild reopened this week, with downtown commuters cheering the return of what some consider a critical commuting link.

The span, the last part of Spur 527 which connects Midtown streets to Interstate 69, closed in July 2019 when portions of the roadway crumbled.

For months, city officials debated not rebuilding the bridge and instead making a bikeway along the property now occupied by the bridge, because traffic seemed unaffected by Spur 527 losing Brazos access while still …

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Cyclist Struck On North Collins Street In Arlington Dies 6 Days Later

By CBSDFW.com Staff | dfw.cbslocal.com

ARLINGTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – A bicyclist was struck amid dark and foggy weather conditions in the 3500 block of North Collins Street and later died.

It happened on Jan. 21 at 9:28 p.m.

Investigators said the cyclist was attempting to cross Collins from the west to east. The victim was wearing dark, non-reflective clothing and did not have a light on their bicycle.

A vehicle was traveling southbound on Collins, and the bicyclist failed to yield the right of way to the vehicle. The vehicle struck the bicyclist, who was taken to a local hospital. The driver of the vehicle stayed on scene and cooperated with investigators.

The cyclist succumbed to their injuries six days later and passed away on January 27.

No charges are expected in this case.

Texas Biking from Twitter

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— Amar Mohite (@amarpmohite) January 29, 2021

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— Westchase District (@westchasehou) January 28, 2021

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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Social Distancing City Ride – Houston, TX https://t.co/UgYhFWgPv5

We haven't done an in-town Sunday ride for a while, and this Sunday looks like perfect weather for a bike ride. It should be a beautiful day, with clear skies and temperature… https://t.co/nlE3UiZWQ4

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 28, 2021

New Event Wednesday Afternoon Ride (WAR) – El Paso, TX Across from Rio Plaza (Park across from strip center at 6205 Upper Valley Rd (just north of Artcraft), El Paso, TX)

El Paso Bicycle Club
Wednesday Afternoon Ride (WAR) – This is what follows WNW aft… https://t.co/jL7HTXJJKN

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 29, 2021

New Event Wednesday Afternoon Ride (WAR) – El Paso, TX El Paso Bicycle Club

Wednesday Afternoon Ride (WAR) – This is what follows WNW after the time change for those who can or don't work. Same route as WNR. Depart from Rio Plaza at 3 p.m. Organize yo… https://t.co/JXCMljkjA0

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 29, 2021