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Congress Ave. Bridge reopens, police say 'suspicious package' is not a threat

By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team
Updated  February 10, 2023 1:59pm CST
Austin
FOX 7 Austin

Congress Ave. Bridge reopens, police say 'suspicious package' is not a threat

The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge reopens after police determine the reported suspicious package is not a threat.

AUSTIN, Texas - The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge has reopened to traffic after police located and secured a reported suspicious package.

Police say there is no threat.

The road was shut down between Cesar Chavez and Barton Springs Road as a precautionary measure around 12:40 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10.

Suspicious package removed from near the trail in Downtown Austin

The Congress Ave. Bridge is closed while police investigate a suspicious package. The bridge will likely be reopened soon.

FOX 7 crews were there as police removed the package from the area near the trail.

Again, the roadway has reopened and police have determined there is no threat.