Drivers in Houston should prepare for significant traffic disruptions this weekend as two major closures take effect along the Katy Freeway as part of ongoing construction and maintenance work.<\/p>\n
According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the closures are tied to routine repairs and a major infrastructure project designed to reduce flood risk along White Oak Bayou.<\/p>\n
All eastbound mainlanes of I-10 will be shut down from the West Loop (610) and U.S. 290 direct connector to Washington Avenue\/Westcott Street.<\/p>\n
Start: 9 p.m. Friday <\/p>\n
End: 5 a.m. Monday <\/p>\n
Reason: Routine pavement repairs <\/p>\n
Drivers should expect a lengthy detour, with TxDOT recommending traveling south on the West Loop and then taking U.S. 59 north to reconnect.<\/p>\n
Westbound frontage road and exit closure<\/p>\n
A second closure will impact the westbound I-10 frontage road between Studemont Street and Heights Boulevard.<\/p>\n
Start: 10 p.m. Friday <\/p>\n
End: 5 a.m. Monday <\/p>\n
Additional Impact: The westbound exit ramp to Heights Boulevard will also be closed until further notice <\/p>\n
This closure is part of the White Oak Bayou Elevation Project, a major effort to reduce flooding risks in the area.<\/p>\n
White Oak Bayou Elevation Project<\/p>\n
The project carries a price tag of about $400 million and aims to raise sections of I-10 above the floodplain between Heights Boulevard and I-45.<\/p>\n
Key improvements include:<\/p>\n
Elevating mainlanes to reduce flood risk <\/p>\n
Reconstructing HOV lanes <\/p>\n
Rebuilding the Houston Avenue bridge <\/p>\n
TxDOT says the project is on schedule and expected to be completed in 2028.<\/p>\n
What drivers should know<\/p>\n
Officials urge drivers to:<\/p>\n
Follow posted detours <\/p>\n
Check updates on Houston TranStar <\/p>\n
Allow extra travel time <\/p>\n
Be patient during ongoing construction <\/p>\n
\u201cPack your patience,\u201d TxDOT spokesperson Kris Hadley said, noting crews are making steady progress.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re heading out this weekend, plan ahead, these closures are expected to cause significant delays, especially during peak travel times.<\/p>\n
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