Weekend road closures across the Houston area and alternate routes to take

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- If you're traveling on the road this weekend, don't get caught off guard by these traffic closures.

Here are some you need to know about:

I-610 North Loop Ramp
The northbound connector ramp to I-10 East will be closed from Friday, Aug. 15, at 9 p.m. to Saturday, Aug. 16, at 6 a.m.

The I-610 East Loop northbound ramp to I-10 East will also be closed.

Traffic will take the I-10 westbound direct connector and continue to the McCarty exit. Traffic will then U-turn at McCarty and take the entrance ramp back to I-10 East.

SH-134 Battleground Road
The northbound and southbound frontage road and entrance ramp from SH-225 and exit ramp to SH-225 in Deer Park will have a total closure from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15 to Monday, Aug. 18.

Motorists can continue traveling on the feeder road and make the next available U-turn.

US-59 Southwest HOV
The HOV/HOT lanes on the Southwest Freeway will be closed on Saturday, Aug. 16, and Sunday, Aug. 17, due to a TxDOT construction project.

All other HOV/HOT lanes will remain open throughout the weekend.

To learn more about METRO HOV/HOT lanes, visit METRO's website.

For timely updates, follow METRO on X and Facebook. METRO also provides real-time information through its service alerts system. Riders are encouraged to plan their trips in advance by downloading and using the RideMETRO app.