HOUSTON – The Texas Department of Transportation is alerting drivers to a long-term closure of the Alabama Street bridge as part of the ongoing I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project.
According to TxDOT’s Houston District, the bridge over Interstate 69 will shut down beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026, and is not expected to reopen until Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2027. The extended closure will allow crews to demolish and fully reconstruct the bridge.
Alabama Street serves as a key connection between Midtown Houston and Third Ward, prompting TxDOT to roll out a comprehensive outreach effort to keep residents and commuters informed throughout construction.
The demolition process will take place in two phases and will require additional freeway closures:
Phase 1: From 9 p.m. Friday, May 1, through 5 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2026Northbound I-69 will be closed between State Highway 288 and Alabama Street.
Phase 2: From 9 p.m. Friday, May 8, through 5 a.m. Monday, May 11, 2026Southbound I-69 will be closed between Polk Street and SH 288. The southbound SH 288 connector to I-69 will also be shut down.
Detour routes for both drivers and pedestrians will be in place during the closure. TxDOT officials say maps and updates related to the project can be found on the NHHIP construction updates webpage.
The Alabama Street bridge work is part of a broader effort to improve safety and mobility along the I-45 corridor in Houston.
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