Traffic alert: North freeway construction causes weekend lane closures

A portion of the North Freeway is closed this morning and will remain shut down all weekend due to a construction project.

The northbound lanes are expected to reopen at 3 p.m. today. The southbound lanes will be closed from 4 p.m. today until 3 p.m. tomorrow.

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All traffic will exit at the West Mount Houston/249 ramp, continue along the frontage road, and re-enter the main lanes at the entrance ramp before W Gulf Bank Rd.

Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes and plan for delays.