Heads up Houston drivers, major closures tied to the I-45 expansion project will begin next week.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 9:39PM

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Major closures tied to the I-45 expansion project will begin next week.

Drivers heading into downtown Houston will need to take an alternate route starting on Monday, Oct. 26.

Starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, the US-59 southbound entrance ramp at Webster Street will completely close.

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The closure is expected to last until March 2027.

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