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Houston group against I-45 North expansion project says thousands of homes, hundreds of business will be destroyed
Read full article: Houston group against I-45 North expansion project says thousands of homes, hundreds of business will be destroyedThe $13 billion I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project has sparked significant debate in Houston, as community groups like Stop TxDOT I-45 raise alarms about the potential loss of 1,235 homes and 331 businesses.
Groundbreaking ceremony set for I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project after years of planning
Read full article: Groundbreaking ceremony set for I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project after years of planningThe I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project, a $13 billion initiative, is set to commence with a groundbreaking ceremony today in downtown Houston.
TxDOT holding in-person and virtual public meeting on I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project
Read full article: TxDOT holding in-person and virtual public meeting on I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement ProjectTxDOT will be holding two separate public meetings to provide an update on the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project.
WATCH NOW: Prime suspect in the Texas Killing Fields murders interviewed in an all-new episode of โThe Evidence Roomโ
Read full article: WATCH NOW: Prime suspect in the Texas Killing Fields murders interviewed in an all-new episode of โThe Evidence RoomโA new episode of the KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries 'The Evidence Room' premieres Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. exclusively on the KPRC 2+ livestream.
Major traffic disruptions coming this weekend for ongoing TxDOT project on I-45 N
Read full article: Major traffic disruptions coming this weekend for ongoing TxDOT project on I-45 NIf you have plans this weekend, youโll want to keep an eye out for some major closures as The Texas Department of Transportation continues a repair project.
18-wheelerโs ruptured fuel tank causing delays for drivers coming in from Baytown
Read full article: 18-wheelerโs ruptured fuel tank causing delays for drivers coming in from BaytownDrivers coming in from Baytown, headed to downtown, look for a different route as an 18-wheeler crash is causing several shutdowns.
MUST WATCH VIDEO: Mom keeps suspect from fleeing after hitting her car during police chase near The Woodlands
Read full article: MUST WATCH VIDEO: Mom keeps suspect from fleeing after hitting her car during police chase near The WoodlandsA mother helped police stop a man running from them over the weekend in Spring.
Person killed after getting hit by several cars on I-45, causing road closures
Read full article: Person killed after getting hit by several cars on I-45, causing road closuresBoth the northbound and southbound lanes are closed as a result, so authorities are asking drivers to avoid the area and use Hwy 6 and Hwy 3 as alternative routes since heavy delays are expected.
Man shot to death by unknown driver in pick-up truck on North Fwy
Read full article: Man shot to death by unknown driver in pick-up truck on North FwyPolice say a good Samaritan near the scene caught the incident unfolding on their DashCam. The video showed a man at a stop sign before another driver pulled up beside his car, and fired several shots, killing him.
Man crashes into vehicles in restaurant parking lot after being shot in north Harris County
Read full article: Man crashes into vehicles in restaurant parking lot after being shot in north Harris CountyA man was hospitalized on Tuesday afternoon after being shot in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriffโs Office.
Loose expansion joint on I-45 & North Fwy damages several vehicles
Read full article: Loose expansion joint on I-45 & North Fwy damages several vehiclesInitially, Sheriff Gonzalez reported a "metal piece" in the roadway was causing damage to vehicles but later said it may have actually been โan expansion jointโ that became loose.
Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down southbound lanes of I-45 at Parramatta Lane in north Harris County
Read full article: Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down southbound lanes of I-45 at Parramatta Lane in north Harris CountyA deadly crash involving a motorcycle has shutdown the southbound lanes of I-45 the North Freeway in north Harris County.
Lanes reopened after overturned 18-wheeler causes fuel leak on I-45 near Telephone
Read full article: Lanes reopened after overturned 18-wheeler causes fuel leak on I-45 near TelephoneHazmat crews are working a scene where they said an 18-wheeler has crashed and began leaking fuel on the Gulf Freeway.
Southbound lanes of I-45 shut down near Research Forest in Montgomery County after crash
Read full article: Southbound lanes of I-45 shut down near Research Forest in Montgomery County after crashThe southbound lanes of I-45 are shut down near Research Forest Drive in Montgomery County following a crash.
19-year-old motorcyclist hit, killed by driver of stolen car during police chase in north Houston
Read full article: 19-year-old motorcyclist hit, killed by driver of stolen car during police chase in north HoustonA motorcyclist was killed Monday morning after a police chase led to a crash in north Houston.
Man hit, killed while running across feeder road after argument with Uber driver on I-45
Read full article: Man hit, killed while running across feeder road after argument with Uber driver on I-45A man was reportedly hit and killed while trying to cross a feeder road in north Houston on Thursday night.
Road trip 2 Arlington: KPRC 2โฒs Bill Barajas finds Astros fans at Globe Life Field ahead of ALCS
Read full article: Road trip 2 Arlington: KPRC 2โฒs Bill Barajas finds Astros fans at Globe Life Field ahead of ALCSKPRC 2 anchor/reporter Bill Barajas and his photographer Adrian Crooks have loaded up and hopped on I-45 headed to Arlington ahead of Game 3 of the ALCS.
Nearly $18K worth of stolen jewelry recovered after Shenandoah police chase
Read full article: Nearly $18K worth of stolen jewelry recovered after Shenandoah police chaseAccording to the Shenandoah Police Department, around 2:25 a.m. Sunday, officers were wrapping up a DWI investigation when they noticed a white Toyota SUV traveling north on the I-45 service road at high speeds with no lights on.
Fourth of July traffic: See list of street closures due to Shell Freedom Over Texas
Read full article: Fourth of July traffic: See list of street closures due to Shell Freedom Over TexasIf youโre going out for the Fourth of July this year, there are some street closures youโll want to look out for.
IH-45 Gulf at Beltway 8-South back open following deadly auto-pedestrian crash
Read full article: IH-45 Gulf at Beltway 8-South back open following deadly auto-pedestrian crashA pedestrian was fatally struck on IH-45 Gulf southbound at Beltway 8-South Thursday, which caused a complete shutdown, according to the Houston Police Department.
Northbound lanes reopen on North Freeway at FM 1960 after 18-wheeler catches fire
Read full article: Northbound lanes reopen on North Freeway at FM 1960 after 18-wheeler catches fireAn 18-wheeler hauling a trailer with some type of tar product inside has caught fire, the Harris County Sheriffโs Office said.
Woman dead, children among several hurt after SUV crashes off bridge on Gulf Freeway in La Marque
Read full article: Woman dead, children among several hurt after SUV crashes off bridge on Gulf Freeway in La MarqueA woman died and four others, including children, were critically hurt after a car fell off a bridge on I-45 in La Marque late Monday night, officials said.
All lanes of I-45 reopened in Galveston after crash causes closure
Read full article: All lanes of I-45 reopened in Galveston after crash causes closureAll northbound and southbound lanes on Interstate 45 are closed on Sunday in Galveston due to a crash and power lines, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
I-45 North Freeway construction closures this weekend: These are the alternate routes you need to know
Read full article: I-45 North Freeway construction closures this weekend: These are the alternate routes you need to knowTo facilitate necessary pavement repairs on I-45 North Freeway northbound main lanes between Quitman Street to N. Main Street, crews will have several closures taking place beginning Friday, May 19 at 9 p.m. to Monday, May 22 at 5 a.m.
Alvin ISD school bus involved in crash on I-45 Gulf Freeway feeder road near Fuqua Street
Read full article: Alvin ISD school bus involved in crash on I-45 Gulf Freeway feeder road near Fuqua StreetA crash involving an Alvin ISD school bus has two frontage lanes of I-45 Gulf Freeway headed northbound shut down Wednesday morning.
Beltway 8 westbound to be closed in some areas for emergency spot repairs during next 4 months
Read full article: Beltway 8 westbound to be closed in some areas for emergency spot repairs during next 4 monthsThe Texas Department of Transportation said Friday that portions of the westbound Beltway 8 main lanes will be closed for emergency spot repairs on the roadway surface.
Houstonians against I-45 expansion travel to Austin to support bill that would prohibit TxDOT from taking property
Read full article: Houstonians against I-45 expansion travel to Austin to support bill that would prohibit TxDOT from taking propertyHouston community members and advocates with the organization Stop TxDOT I-45 are traveling to Austin on Wednesday to demonstrate their support for House Bill 4386.
Crash involving 18-wheeler leaves at least 1 person dead on I-45 North frontage road
Read full article: Crash involving 18-wheeler leaves at least 1 person dead on I-45 North frontage roadAt least one person is dead after a crash involving an 18-wheeler on I-45 north Thursday morning, according to Harris County Sheriffโs Office.
3rd motorcyclist dies after driver goes on shooting spree on I-45 in Spring, Huntsville area
Read full article: 3rd motorcyclist dies after driver goes on shooting spree on I-45 in Spring, Huntsville areaTwo motorcyclists were killed and two were left injured after a driver went on a shooting spree that spanned from Spring to the Huntsville area Friday, according to Huntsville Police Department.
Activists against I-45 expansion project heading to Austin for Transportation Freedom Lobby Day
Read full article: Activists against I-45 expansion project heading to Austin for Transportation Freedom Lobby DayTransportation Freedom Lobby Day at the Texas capitol is happening Tuesday and Houston activists against the I-45 expansion project will be in attendance.
Federal highway administrator, TxDOT finalize $9 billion I-45 expansion project
Read full article: Federal highway administrator, TxDOT finalize $9 billion I-45 expansion projectCongresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee held a meeting with Federal Highway Commissioner Shailen Bhatt and stakeholders on the upcoming I-45 expansion project.
HOV, multiple lanes back open on I-45 North Freeway southbound due to rollover crash, HPD says
Read full article: HOV, multiple lanes back open on I-45 North Freeway southbound due to rollover crash, HPD saysMultiple southbound lanes are blocked on I-45 North Freeway due to a rollover crash, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
Multi-vehicle crash causes complete closure on I-45 North northbound at Tidwell, TranStar says
Read full article: Multi-vehicle crash causes complete closure on I-45 North northbound at Tidwell, TranStar saysA multi-vehicle crash on I-45 North northbound at Tidwell has caused complete lane closures, TranStar says.
HCSO Sergeant injured in major crash involving possible wrong way driver on North Freeway HOV lane, authorities say
Read full article: HCSO Sergeant injured in major crash involving possible wrong way driver on North Freeway HOV lane, authorities sayA Harris County Sheriffโs sergeant was hurt in a major crash with a possible wrong-way driver on the I-45 North Freeway HOV lane, according to authorities.
Crash involving two 18-wheelers shuts down I-45 southbound at Shepherd Hill near Montgomery County, DPS says
Read full article: Crash involving two 18-wheelers shuts down I-45 southbound at Shepherd Hill near Montgomery County, DPS saysA crash involving two 18-wheelers has shut down I-45 southbound at Shepherd Hill near Montgomery County Monday, the authorities with the Department of Public Safety said.
City, county officials reach agreement with TxDOT on I-45 expansion project. Hereโs what you need to know
Read full article: City, county officials reach agreement with TxDOT on I-45 expansion project. Hereโs what you need to knowMayor Sylvester Turner announced Monday that an agreement has been reached on the North Houston Highway Improvement Project, which would widen and reconfigure I-45 from downtown Houston north the Beltway 8.
BIG FREEWAY CLOSURE: I-45 northbound in downtown Houston to close this weekend due to bridge repair, TxDOT says
Read full article: BIG FREEWAY CLOSURE: I-45 northbound in downtown Houston to close this weekend due to bridge repair, TxDOT saysHeaded to downtown Houston this weekend, or passing by on I-45? Thereโs a huge closure happening this weekend.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Several lanes at I-45 North near Memorial Drive shut down after truck hits overpass, TxDOT says
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Several lanes at I-45 North near Memorial Drive shut down after truck hits overpass, TxDOT saysMultiple lanes at I-45 North Freeway outbound after Memorial Drive are shut down due to a heavy truck crash, TxDOT says.
5-vehicle crash on I-45 northbound at FM 518 in Galveston County causes major closures, TranStar says
Read full article: 5-vehicle crash on I-45 northbound at FM 518 in Galveston County causes major closures, TranStar saysA five-vehicle crash on I-45 at FM 518 in Galveston County has caused all main lanes to close Tuesday, according to TranStar.
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-45 North Freeway inbound at Cypresswood Drive shut down after 5-vehicle crash
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: I-45 North Freeway inbound at Cypresswood Drive shut down after 5-vehicle crashA five-vehicle crash has shut down all mainlanes of I-45 North headed southbound at Cypresswood Drive Friday morning.
All lanes at I-45 in both directions now open after 2 separate crashes in Galveston County, authorities say; 3 Galveston ISD buses involved
Read full article: All lanes at I-45 in both directions now open after 2 separate crashes in Galveston County, authorities say; 3 Galveston ISD buses involvedAll mainlanes are now open after two major crashes, including one involving two Galveston ISD school buses on I-45 near Galveston on Saturday, according to Houston TranStar.
All mainlanes on I-45 North Freeway outbound shut down at Lake Woodlands due to 18-wheeler crash, Transtar says
Read full article: All mainlanes on I-45 North Freeway outbound shut down at Lake Woodlands due to 18-wheeler crash, Transtar saysAll mainlanes on I-45 North Freeway outbound at Lake Woodlands are shut down following an 18-wheeler crash in Montgomery County Tuesday, TranStar reported.
Freeway back open after 4-vehicle crash shuts down Gulf Freeway northbound near Tellepsen Street
Read full article: Freeway back open after 4-vehicle crash shuts down Gulf Freeway northbound near Tellepsen StreetRoadways are open after a major crash involving four vehicles shuts down all mainlanes of I-45 Gulf Freeway headed northbound.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, local officials discuss next steps on TxDOTโs planned I-45 expansion
Read full article: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, local officials discuss next steps on TxDOTโs planned I-45 expansionMultiple local officials, including Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee discussed plans, and objectives regarding the progress in TxDOTโs I-45 expansion project.
TxDOT planning to raise Katy Freeway near White Oak Bayou
Read full article: TxDOT planning to raise Katy Freeway near White Oak BayouTens of thousands of drivers use the Katy Freeway everyday, and during major weather events like Harvey, we saw water from White Oak Bayou spill into the main lanes and flood I-10.
TXDOT proposes to raise portions of I-10 prone to flooding
Read full article: TXDOT proposes to raise portions of I-10 prone to floodingThe Texas Department of Transportation is hoping to elevate portions of I-10โฒs main lanes between Heights Boulevard and I-45, which officials say was impassable during Hurricane Harvey and Tropical Storm Imelda.
Man on prescribed meds charged with DWI after he drove off I-45, crashed into light pole, police say
Read full article: Man on prescribed meds charged with DWI after he drove off I-45, crashed into light pole, police sayAuthorities in Shenandoah have charged a man with a DWI after he reportedly crashed into a light pole off I-45.
TRAFFIC ALERT: All mainlanes at Gulf Freeway northbound shut down due to 2-vehicle crash
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: All mainlanes at Gulf Freeway northbound shut down due to 2-vehicle crashHouston police say all mainlanes at I-45 Gulf Freeway headed northbound toward downtown are shut down due to a two-vehicle crash.
3-vehicle crash closes several lanes on Gulf Freeway southbound at FM 518 in Galveston County
Read full article: 3-vehicle crash closes several lanes on Gulf Freeway southbound at FM 518 in Galveston CountyA three-vehicle crash closed several southbound lanes on the Gulf Freeway Thursday in Galveston County, according to TranStar.
TxDOT to demolish 375 Lofts at the Ballpark housing units during pause of I-45 expansion
Read full article: TxDOT to demolish 375 Lofts at the Ballpark housing units during pause of I-45 expansionCongresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee visited the location at Graffiti Wall Tuesday to discuss TxDOTโs plan to move forward with the demolition of 375 housing units, disregarding the federally mandated pause on the expansion of I-45.
TRAFFIC ALERT: 2-vehicle crash closes left 2 lanes at I-45 southbound in Galveston County
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: 2-vehicle crash closes left 2 lanes at I-45 southbound in Galveston CountyA two-vehicle crash has closed the left two lanes at I-45 southbound in Galveston County Thursday morning.