Drivers advised to remove their vehicles from Avenida South Garage before demolition: Houston First

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A parking garage near the George R. Brown Convention Center will be demolished on Monday, and all vehicles left will be towed, according to the Houston First Corporation.

Houston First and its development team said that all cars parked at the Avenida South Garage must be removed before 5 p.m. on Sunday to avoid being towed.

No new vehicles will be allowed to park in the garage starting at 12 a.m. on Sunday.

According to Houston First, after the garage closes, all car traffic on Avenida de las Américas between McKinney and Lamar (directly in front of GRB) will be restricted to Hilton valet-only. Another closure due to construction will be Polk Street between Chartres and Jackson Streets.

Last week, demolition began on the skybridge between the convention center and the garage.

A new parking garage at Chenevert and Bell Streets is expected to open this fall.

Last year, Houston First and Mayor John Whitmire unveiled plans to give the area a makeover. The first phase includes the expansion of the GRB, which is expected to open in 2028.

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