Be aware of road closures in downtown Houston for MAGA rally

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- With President Trump set to hold a campaign rally for Republican Sen. Ted Cruz at Toyota Center today, Houston police say full street closures in and around the area are in effect.


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If you're not going to the rally, and you don't live or work nearby, you're advised to avoid the area.

The following street closures for Trump's visit started at 8:30 p.m. Sunday and will take place until 10:30 p.m. today:

Full Street Closures:

Polk Street between Austin Street & Chartres Street

Clay Street between Austin Street & Hamilton Street

Bell Street between Austin Street & Chenevert Street

La Branch Street between Dallas Street & Leeland Street

Crawford Street between Dallas Street & Polk Street

Jackson Street between Polk Street & Leeland Street

Detour Routes:
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Chartres Street northbound

Capitol Street westbound

Caroline Street southbound

Leeland Street eastbound

Passenger Drop-Off/Pick-up Zone:
All ride-share vehicles and private drop-offs/pick-ups will be at Caroline Street @ Leeland Street.

METRO:
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Metro buses 40, 41, Orange & Green Links will be re-routed for the event. Please check the Metro App or Houston Metro's website for schedules. Metro Rail services will operate on a regular schedule.

Event Entry Line:
The line to enter the event will start on Crawford Street @ Dallas Street. The line will be directed by security at the Toyota Center.

Check out the City of Houston interactive map.