Drivers, plan ahead: Expect delays in Pearland and downtown Houston this weekend

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Hitting the road this weekend? Make sure you plan ahead for these road closures.

FM 518 in Pearland:

2 lanes blocked at SH-288

9:00 p.m. Friday - 5:00 a.m. Monday

Alternate route: Detour to McHard Road

IH-45 Gulf Freeway near downtown:

Total closure: Southbound lanes from Dallas St. to US-59 and southbound ramp to US-59 northbound

Starting Saturday from 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Alternate route: SH-288 southbound to IH-610 eastbound

IH-610 West Loop:

Total closure: Northbound and southbound connector ramp to US-59 southbound

Starting Saturday from 5:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Alternate route: US-59 northbound, exit Weslayan

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