Update on I-69 and 610 Loop Interchange Traffic And Congestion

BELLAIRE, TX — Here are updates and revisions for the closures that are facilitating the proposed reconstruction of the IH-69 Southwest Freeway at the IH-610 West Loop Interchange. This project will facilitate the total reconstruction of this interchange. Revisions are in yellow highlight.

Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to seek alternate routes. These closures have been input into the TxDOT PIO system and can be found at houstontranstar. A website for this project has been set up here. Also, follow project updates and information on Twitter @HOU610at69.

IH 69 Southbound Frontage Road between McCue Rd. and Chimney Rock Rd.: 1 Alternate Lane closed Continuously until further notice.

IH 610 Southbound Frontage Road, north of Westpark Dr.: The current “Left Lane Must Turn Left” configuration will remain thru 5:00 AM on Saturday, July 28, 2018.

IH 610 Southbound Frontage Road between Westpark Dr. and Fournace Pl.: 1 Alternate Lane remains closed continuously through 5:00 AM on Saturday, July 28, 2018.

IH 610 Southbound Frontage Road between Westpark Dr. and Fournace Pl.: Total Closure nightly between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM on Friday, 03.30.18, Saturday, 03.31.18 and Sunday, 04.01.18. Follow the detour signs. Off Duty officers will be on site to facilitate access for vehicles who have destinations between Westpark and Fournace.

IH 610 Southbound Exit to Fournace Pl.: Total Closure Continuously until further notice. Detour via the Exit to Hidalgo St.; Turn Left, (South) onto Post Oak Blvd. Follow Post Oak Blvd. to the IH 610 West Loop Southbound Frontage road. Follow the IH 610 West Loop Southbound Frontage Rd. to Fournace Pl. An alternate detour is to follow the IH 610 Southbound Main lanes to the exit to Bellaire Blvd.; U-Turn at Bellaire Blvd and follow the IH 610 Northbound Frontage Road to Fournace Pl.

IH 610 Northbound Frontage Road between Fournace Pl. and Westpark Dr.: 1 Right, (Outside) Lane closed continuously through Monday, 04.30.18.

IH 69 Northbound Frontage Road between Westpark and Newcastle: 1 Right, (Outside) Lane closed continuously thru 3:00 PM on Saturday, 05.05.18.

Newcastle (Southbound) between the IH 69 Southbound Frontage Rd and Westpark: 1 Right, (Outside) Lane closed continuously between 9:00 AM on Friday, 02.09.18 and 5:00 AM on Saturday, 05.05.18.

South Rice Avenue (Southbound) between Westpark Dr. and Glenmont Dr.: 1 Left, (Inside) Lane Closed Daily between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM through Monday, 04.02.18.

IH 69 Southwest Freeway Express/HOV Lanes Entrance and Exit to Westpark: Total Closure Continuously until further notice. Detour via the Express/HOV Lanes Entrance and Exit to Edloe Street.

IH 69 Northbound Direct Connector to the IH 610 West Loop Northbound: Total Closure Nightly between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM on Wednesday, 04.04.18 and Thursday, 04.05.18: Detour: Follow IH-69 Northbound and Exit to Weslayan St.; U-Turn at Weslayan St. and then follow the IH-69 Southbound Frontage Road to the next entrance ramp. Follow the IH 69 Southbound Main lanes to the IH 610 West Loop Northbound.

IH 69 Northbound Direct Connector to the IH 610 West Loop Southbound: Total Closure Nightly between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM on Wednesday, 04.04.18 and Thursday, 04.05.18: Detour: Follow IH-69 Northbound and Exit to Weslayan St.; U-Turn at Weslayan St. and then follow the IH-69 Southbound Frontage Road to the next entrance ramp. Follow the IH 69 Southbound Main lanes to the IH 610 West Loop Southbound.

Off Duty Police Officers will be on site to assist, as needed, and changeable message signs will also be utilized as needed. All closures are subject to cancellation or modification due to adverse weather. For more information please call the TxDOT Public Information Office at 713.802.5076.

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