Some restrictions will last throughout the weekend, while others are scheduled only during overnight hours.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a breakdown of the major closures and how to get around them.<\/p>\n
610 South Loop closures<\/p>\n
Drivers traveling westbound on the 610 South Loop will encounter a complete closure between Broadway Street and Telephone Road.<\/p>\n
Location: Westbound I-610 between Broadway Street and Telephone Road<\/p>\n
Closure: Friday, Oct. 23, at 9 p.m. through Saturday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m.<\/p>\n
Detour: Exit at Broadway Street, continue along the frontage road and use the next entrance ramp to reenter the freeway.<\/p>\n
The northbound connector ramp from the 610 South Loop to I-45 Gulf Freeway will also be closed overnight.<\/p>\n
Location: I-610 South Loop northbound connector to I-45 Gulf<\/p>\n
Closure: Nightly from 9 p.m. to noon, Friday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 25.<\/p>\n
Detour: Take the I-45 southbound exit, make a U-turn at Broadway Boulevard\/Park Place Boulevard and continue northbound on I-45.<\/p>\n
Another closure begins Saturday evening at the westbound exit ramp to Broadway Street.<\/p>\n
Location: I-610 South Loop westbound exit ramp to Broadway Street<\/p>\n
Closure: Saturday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. through Sunday, Oct. 25, at noon.<\/p>\n
Detour: Exit toward I-45 South, then use the Broadway exit and make a U-turn.<\/p>\n
I-10 East Freeway connector closures<\/p>\n
Several connector ramps along the East Freeway will be closed this weekend.<\/p>\n
The eastbound connector from I-10 to I-610 North is scheduled to remain completely closed until early Monday morning.<\/p>\n
Location: I-10 East eastbound connector to I-610 North<\/p>\n
Closure: Friday, Oct. 23, at 9 p.m. through Monday, Oct. 26, at 5 a.m.<\/p>\n
Detour: Continue eastbound on I-10, take Beltway 8 North, then US-90 West to reach I-610.<\/p>\n
The eastbound connector from I-10 to the 610 East Loop will also close overnight from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Sunday morning.<\/p>\n
Drivers can use the 610 North Loop U-turn at Wallisville Road to reach the southbound East Loop.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the westbound I-10 connector to I-610 North is scheduled to close nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Monday morning.<\/p>\n
Drivers can continue westbound on I-10, take I-69 North and connect to I-610.<\/p>\n
I-69 Southwest Freeway closure in Sugar Land<\/p>\n
Drivers traveling northbound on I-69 through Sugar Land should also expect overnight disruptions.<\/p>\n
Location: Northbound I-69 between University Boulevard and Sweetwater Boulevard<\/p>\n
Closure: Nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Friday, Oct. 23, through Monday, Oct. 26.<\/p>\n
Detour: Exit at University Boulevard and use the entrance ramp near Sweetwater Boulevard\/First Colony to return to northbound I-69.<\/p>\n
The closure is part of scheduled bridge repair work in Fort Bend County.<\/p>\n
I-10 Katy Freeway lane restrictions<\/p>\n
Construction along the Katy Freeway will continue to affect traffic near downtown Houston.<\/p>\n
Two outside westbound lanes between I-45\/Hogan Street and Studemont Street remain closed as part of the ongoing White Oak Bayou elevation project and Studemont Street bridge demolition.<\/p>\n
Drivers should also expect alternating lane and ramp closures in both directions between Heights Boulevard and I-45.<\/p>\n
Additional overnight eastbound lane closures are scheduled between Studemont Street and I-45 through Monday morning.<\/p>\n
Unlike the weekend-specific restrictions, some of these closures are part of longer-term construction projects and will remain in place beyond Monday.<\/p>\n
610 North Loop and East Loop restrictions<\/p>\n
Additional work is scheduled on other sections of I-610.<\/p>\n
Two inside lanes of the eastbound North Loop frontage road between Airline Drive and I-45 North are scheduled to close from Saturday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. until Sunday, Oct. 25, at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n
Drivers on the East Loop should also prepare for alternating lane closures near Wallisville Road and McCarty Street\/US-90 Alternate, with work scheduled to continue through Monday morning.<\/p>\n
How to check road conditions before leaving<\/p>\n
Houston TranStar reminds drivers that construction schedules are subject to change because of weather, emergencies or other circumstances.<\/p>\n
Motorists are encouraged to allow additional travel time, watch for construction signs and check current traffic conditions before heading out.<\/p>\n
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