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Saturday, October 31, 2026 3:55PM

Houston drivers should expect weekend closures on US-59, SH-288, and the East Beltway-8 that could impact travel near downtown and surrounding areas.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As you head out on this busy weekend, if any of your plans take you through or to downtown, this major closure could impact your drive.

Near downtown HoustonTwo inside southbound lanes on US-59 Southwest from Elgin to Main Street will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 to 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2
The SH-288 northbound ramp to US-59 southbound will be closed, and all traffic will detour to exit at Southmore
All southbound mainlanes on SH-288 at Elgin will close each night this weekend from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.East Beltway-8All northbound mainlanes on the East Beltway-8 from Pine Street to SH-255 will close each night this weekend from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

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