Politics & Government

Updated Road Closures at IH 610/69 Interchange

Here are the spots along the routes that will be closed and the projected time frames these closures will last.

BELLAIRE, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has announced another update on road closures created by the IH 610 West Loop/IH 69 Interchange project. This project will facilitate the total reconstruction of this interchange. 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 www.houstontranstar.org.


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 Exit to Fournace Pl.: Total Closure Continuously through 5:00 PM on Saturday, 02.17.18. 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 (depressed section) between Westpark Dr. and Richmond Ave.: Total Closure Continuously between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM Saturday, 01.27.18 and again on Sunday 01.28.18. Detour: Follow the IH 610 West Loop Northbound Frontage Rd. until it turns into the IH 69 Southwest Freeway Northbound Frontage Rd. U-turn via the signalized intersection at Newcastle Dr. and then follow the IH 69 Southwest Freeway Southbound Frontage Rd until it turns into the IH 610 West Loop Northbound Frontage Rd. Continue to Richmond Ave.

IH 69 Southbound Direct Connector to the IH 610 West Loop Northbound: Total Closure Nightly between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM on Wednesday, 01.31.18 and Thursday, 02.01.18. Detour via the exit to Newcastle Dr. and follow the IH 69 Southbound Frontage Rd. until it turns into the IH 610 West Loop Northbound Frontage Rd. Follow the IH 610 Northbound Frontage Rd. to the next entrance ramp to the IH 610 Northbound main lanes. An alternate detour is to follow the Direct Connector to IH 610 West Loop Southbound; Exit to Bellaire Blvd.; U-Turn at Bellaire Blvd and follow the IH 610 Northbound Frontage Road to the next Northbound Entrance Ramp to the IH 610 Northbound main lanes.

IH 69 Southbound Direct Connector to the IH 610 West Loop Southbound: 1 Right (Inside) Lane Closed Nightly between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM on Wednesday, 01.31.18 and Thursday, 02.01.18.

Off Duty Police Officers and will be on site to assist, as needed and changeable message signs will be utilized as well.

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. A website for this project has been set up at http://www.dot.state.tx.us/texasclearlanes/what-were-doing/congestion-projects-i69-i610.htm. Also, you can follow project updates and information on Twitter @HOU610at69.

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