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HOUSTON – TxDOT has released new updates on the progress of the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project and its impact on Houston-area roadways.
Rescheduled closures
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The closures related to the demolition of the Alabama St bridge over I-69 have been rescheduled from Jan. 9-12, 2026, to Feb. 6-9, 2026.
To allow contractors to make repairs, the I-69 northbound entrance ramp from McGowen Street will be closed during the following times:
Thursday, Jan. 8, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 9, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 10, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Detours for this week’s closures
Drivers should follow this detour route:
Right on McGowen
Left on Emancipation
Left on Gray
Right on Chartres
Left on Commerce
Right on Chenevert to I-69
Extended closures
The full closure of Chartres Street from Commerce Street to Runnels Street has been extended from Jan. 15 through March 28, 2026, to allow crews to install storm sewer infrastructure.
Reopened streets
St. Emanuel Street from Preston Street to Texas Avenue has reopened. However, St. Emanuel remains closed between Texas Avenue and Rusk Street through Jan. 31, 2026, for sanitary sewer installation.