HOUSTON – A video posted to the social media site Instagram quickly went viral as online commenters sounded off about a man's decision to propose to his girlfriend in the middle of I-45.
The video shows the man getting down on one knee and proposing to his girlfriend while his friends stop traffic to capture the moment on cell phones.
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Based on the video it appears the proposal took place on I-45 south just before entering downtown. The joyful embrace of the couple and the word, 'Yes,' were drowned out by the sounds of car and truck horns.
"Not in the middle of the highway, anywhere but there," Desmond Banks said. "It's dangerous. Too many cars out on 45."
However, some found the overture bold.
"I think it's rare and romantic," one woman said. "I would want them to hurry it up, but I'd be happy for them."
Others were not so pleased with this gesture.
"I work 12 hours a day and being stuck in traffic is already one thing, but stopping the freeway to propose to your girlfriend, you should have thought of something a lot different then proposing in the middle of a freeway," Beth Lopez said.
Internet commenters were also quick to express their displeasure.
"People could have lost their job for being late because of this," one commenter wrote.
Another person posted, "I am glad no one was injured, but I do hope that there is enough photo evidence to get him fined for pulling this stunt."
Houston police said they received no complaints from drivers about the incident and aren't sure if this is an issue officers will pursue. The couple seen in the video declined to comment.