The Texas Department of Transportation announced it will close the mainlanes of US-59 northbound from FM-762 and Thompson Road to University Boulevard from Friday, June 7, at 9 p.m. to Monday, June 10, at 5 a.m.
Officials said the planned closure is part of the construction of the county's bridge extension project over the Brazos River.
To get around this, drivers will have to exit through the northbound mainlanes at exit 105 and re-enter the northbound mainlanes at the entrance ramp south of University Boulevard.
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TxDOT said the closure would include a concrete barrier and work zone stripping, allowing the travel lanes to be shifted onto the northbound bridge.
The $53 million project will extend the US-59 mainlane and frontage road bridges, both northbound and southbound, by approximately 1,000 feet.
It's also aimed to remove damaged turnaround under the bridge, address erosion, and improve traffic flow and safety for drivers.
For more information on the closure and detour updates, visit Houston TranStar or Drive Texas.