Freeway closures throughout Houston area this weekend could impact drivers
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Drivers across the Houston area should prepare for several road closures this weekend, including a shutdown of the connector ramp from IH-69 southbound to the North Loop.
IH-69 southbound connector ramp to North Loop closure
Officials said that the southbound connector ramp between the Eastex Freeway and the North Loop will completely shut down. The total closure will start at 9 p.m. on Friday and is expected to last until 5 a.m. on Monday.
Southbound traffic will be redirected to take the Collingsworth Street exit, officials said, before making a U-turn to IH 69 northbound. Motorists will then take the entrance ramp from Collingsworth Street and then take the North Loop eastbound exit.
Katy Freeway alternate lanes closed heading to downtown
Houston TranStar said that three alternate eastbound lanes on IH-10 will be closed starting from Patterson Street to IH-45. Officials said the closure is expected from 9 p.m. on Friday until 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Beltway 8 northbound exit ramp to SH-225 closed overnight
Officials said that the East Beltway 8 northbound exit ramp to SH-225 will be closed from 6:30 p.m. on Sunday until 5 a.m. on Monday.
Authorities said that drivers are advised to take the Fairmont Parkway exit, the Spencer Boulevard exit, or the Pasadena/Red Bluff exit ramp.
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