TRAFFIC ALERT: Major weekend closure happening on Southwest Freeway at West Loop
As part of the I-610 West Loop/ I-69 Southwest Freeway interchange project, the Texas Department of Transportation will close all northbound and southbound mainlanes of I-69 Southwest Freeway at I-610 West Loop on Friday at 8 p.m. until Monday at 5 a.m.
I-45 North Freeway construction closures this weekend: These are the alternate routes you need to know
To 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.
MCSO: 4-year-old child dies in ATV crash in Splendora
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas โ A four-year-old boy died in an ATV crash Sunday, according to authorities. At approximately 7 p.m. Sunday, Montgomery County deputies were dispatched to the Creekside ATV Park on I-69 in Splendora on a report of entrapment and a request for a rescue. On arrival, units located the child and the ATV near the back of the park in an area only accessible by ATV. The four-year-old was unresponsive. According to authorities, CPR was administered immediately and medics worked to revive the child for some time.
Update on I-610/Highway 59 construction project
The new I-69 northbound connector ramp to I-610 southbound was recently opened. Currently, crews are working on the demolition of the old I-69 northbound connector ramp to I-610 southbound. This will allow for the work to progress on the IH 610 northbound to IH 69 southbound connector. The new I-610 southbound exit to Fournace and the new I-610 southbound entrance ramp from Hildalgo/ Westheimer opened earlier this summer. Major work for the IH 610 northbound to I-69 southbound connector ramp and the I-610 southbound to I-69 northbound connector ramp will continue.
Weekend traffic closures: Areas Houston drivers will want to avoid ahead of Spring Break travel
HOUSTON โ Construction and the associated road closures this weekend is something drivers in Houston should take note of. Closed Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. southbound connector ramp to I-69 north also closed. --------Location: 610 northbound and southbound connector ramps to I-69 southbound. Detours: Take connector ramps to I-69 northbound, exit Weslayan Street. Take first entrance ramp on I-69 southbound.
Weekend road work: Here are 4 spots Houston drivers will want to avoid
West Loop at U.S. 59/I-69For the second weekend in a row, the West Loop will be closed at the Southwest Freeway. West Loop traffic through Uptown will be snarled, but less so. Southbound traffic will be able to access the Southwest Freeway this weekend and all exits through Uptown will remain open. Alternate routes across the Southwest Freeway in this part of town include Chimney Rock, Rice Avenue, Newcastle and Weslayan. The connector ramps from the Eastex Freeway (U.S. 59/I-69) to I-10 eastbound will also be closed.
Drivers be prepared: Major construction on 610 at 69 begins this weekend
HOUSTON โ Drivers and small business owners are bracing for the impact of a major construction closure that starts Friday. All I-610 West Loop northbound and southbound lanes at I-69 will be closed. Motorists traveling northbound on I-610 West Loop northbound will detour to I-610 frontage road to re-enter the mainlanes of I-610 northbound. Motorists traveling southbound on I-610 West Loop will detour to I-69 southbound, exit at Chimney Rock, U-turn at Chimney Rock to reach the I-69 northbound mainlanes, and take the direct connector from I-69 northbound to I-610 southbound. Perez said it is Phase 3 of a project that began in September 2017 and should be completed in 2024.
Major West Loop closures set for this weekend. What you need to know to avoid a traffic nightmare.
HOUSTON โ A traffic nightmare is scheduled to begin on the West Loop at the Southwest Freeway this weekend. Construction closures will start Friday at 9 p.m. and continue through Monday at 5 a.m.All I-610 West Loop northbound and southbound lanes at I-69 Will be closed. northbound traffic will be diverted onto the 610 feeder at Westpark, while southbound traffic will be diverted onto I-69 southbound. Youโll need to u-turn at Chimney Rock and then proceed onto 610 southbound from I-69 northbound. Also know that the connector ramps from the Southwest Freeway to the West Loop will remain open.
All lanes reopened after massive 18-wheeler fire closes 59 northbound near Highway 36
HOUSTON โ A flaming 18-wheeler spilled oil and closed all lanes of I-69 northbound just north of Highway 36 for hours Monday. As of 6:20 p.m., the wreck and oil have been cleared. All traffic was diverted to Highway 36 as officials worked to clean up the spilled oil and clear the wreck. Rosenberg police say two 18-wheelers collided on 59 at FM 2218 in front of Finneganโs car dealership. LIVE: SKY 2 over the scene of a massive truck fire on Highway 59 near Highway 36.