Landreth Dam open to traffic

By Sam Waller

The Landreth Dam bridge reopened to traffic on Saturday, March 26, following the completion of permanent repairs to the historic structure.

Traffic in the eastern part of Shackelford County had been disrupted since late November after an excavator struck the crossbeams of each portal.

Vehicle traffic on the bridge, which crosses Hubbard Creek on FM Road 601, was stopped until temporary repairs were made in January. Then another motorist went through a barricade and struck a piece of equipment, further delaying repairs.