This major freeway roadwork will slow down your weekend plans
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Headed out this weekend? Plan ahead for these major closures.
Gulf Freeway Downtown Ramp:
Total closure: I-45 northbound connector ramp to IH-69 Eastex Freeway southbound.
Closed 9:00 p.m. Friday to 6:00 a.m. Sunday.
Alternate route: Use the IH-69 northbound exit
610 West Loop Ramp:
Total closure: West Loop northbound connector ramp to IH-69 Southwest Freeway closed northbound and southbound.
Closed nightly from 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. from Wednesday, Feb. 12 - Monday, March 2.
Alternate route: Use the Westpark exit
Mardi Gras Galveston:
Street Closures: Most Mardi Gras festivities take place in Galveston's historic downtown, in the area bordered by 20th to 25th Streets and Harborside Drive to Mechanic Street. Many parades and events also take place along the beachfront on Seawall Boulevard between 25th Street and 57th Street.
Parking: Use the parking lots at 21st and Market Street, 20th and Market Street and 20th and Post Office Street
Garages: 25th and Harborside Drive and 22nd and Market Street
Metered street parking will also be available.
A taxi stand will also be located on 23rd and Market Street.
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