Gridlock Alert: Prepare for traffic this weekend with widespread closures on Houston-area freeways

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Drivers should prepare for widespread lane closures across the Houston area this weekend.

The east side of the Houston area will see the majority of the slowdowns, with part of East Sam Houston Tollway expected to remain closed this weekend and through the summer.

Check this list for major closures and don't forget to check your route before you head out this weekend:

East Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway-8)

• Southbound at the Ship Channel Toll Bridge

• Two lanes closed

• 10 p.m., Friday, April 19 to 9 p.m., Sunday, April 21

• The right lane will remain closed until early September. Plan for additional slowdowns on the southbound side of the bridge through the summer.

I-10 East

• Westbound Spur 330/Decker to Monmouth in Baytown

• Two inside lanes

• 9 p.m., Friday, April 19 to 5 a.m., Monday, April 22.

• Drivers will have an open travel lane but expect delays.

I-610 North Loop

• Westbound from Hardy Toll Rd/Spur 548 to Airline

• All mainlanes

• 9 p.m., Friday, April 19 to 5 a.m., Sunday, April 21

• Use the North Loop connector to I-45 North and U-turn at Crosstimbers to access I-610.

METRORail Purple Line

• Closed Saturday and Sunday for rail improvements

• Palm Center to Eado/Stadium station

Free shuttles are available but allow extra time for travel.

ABC13 has real-time traffic data to help you navigate Houston's roads and avoid traffic delays.

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