HOUSTON – Crews are set to begin demolishing the Avenida South Garage on Monday at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston, marking the start of a major redevelopment effort in the area.
The garage officially closed, and drivers should expect significant traffic changes as demolition gets underway.
According to officials, Avenida de las Americas between McKinney and Lamar streets will be restricted to valet access for guests of the Hilton Americas-Houston.
In addition, Polk Street between Chartres and Jackson streets will be completely closed to all traffic.
Visitors staying at the Hilton Americas are encouraged to use valet services, while others heading downtown have several alternative parking options.
Drivers can park at the nearby Toyota Center via the Tundra Garage or at the Norton Rose Fulbright Tower garage.
For those visiting the convention center or Discovery Green, officials recommend using the Avenida North Garage, which remains open and is accessible from Capitol and Rusk streets.
Meanwhile, construction is already underway on a new parking facility that will replace the demolished structure. The new garage, located at Bell and Chenevert streets, will include about 1,000 parking spaces and is expected to be completed in early fall.
Officials urge drivers to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and be mindful of detours as work continues in the busy downtown corridor.