Southbound US 77 Lane Reopens Near Kenedy/Willacy County Line After Bus Incident
A southbound lane of US 77 near the Kenedy and Willacy county line, by the Yturria Ranch gate, has reopened after a bus became stuck in the mud, causing initial road closures.
Harlingen Weslaco Brownsville McAllen, TX, November 10, 2026 —
A southbound lane of U.S. Highway 77 has reopened following an incident where a bus became stuck in the mud. The affected area is located near the Kenedy and Willacy county line, specifically by the Yturria Ranch gate.
The grounding of the bus in muddy conditions led to initial road closures, disrupting traffic flow on the vital North-South route. Authorities worked to resolve the situation, and the lane has since been cleared for public use.
Details regarding the specific bus operator, the number of passengers on board, or the exact cause of the bus becoming stuck in the mud were not immediately available. The timeline for the initial closure and the duration of the reopening process also have not been provided.
The location near the Kenedy and Willacy county line is a known stretch of highway. The incident underscores the challenges that can arise from adverse ground conditions impacting transportation infrastructure. Further information on the recovery effort was not disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by Fernanda Gonzalez on www.valleycentral.com, see more information here.
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