Weekend freeway construction could make traffic worse for some neighborhood drivers

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Drivers in the Galleria area will endure major construction closures along the I-610 West Loop for the next two weekends.

The extensive shutdowns will likely push traffic congestion into surrounding southwest Houston neighborhoods.

TxDOT says the closures are necessary to hang steel beams as part of the METRO dedicated elevated bus lane.

WEST LOOP

I-610 southbound

Total Closure: I-10 Katy to Post Oak Road

Friday, July 12 at 9 p.m. to July 15 at 5 a.m.

Drivers heading southbound on the I-610 Loop will be diverted to I-10.

I-610 northbound

2 inside lanes: S Post Oak Road to Woodway

Friday, July 12 at 9 p.m. to July 15 at 5 a.m.

Alternate routes: Chimney Rock, T.C. Jester, Hempstead

RAMPS CLOSED

US-290 and I-10 Katy ramps to I-610 SB

Total Closure: Friday, July 12 at 9 p.m. to July 15 at 5 a.m.

GULF FREEWAY

I-45 Northbound

3 outside lanes: I-610 South Loop to Woodridge

Friday, July 12 at 9 p.m. to Monday, July 15 at 5 a.m.

SOUTH BELTWAY 8 AT SH-288

BW-8 Eastbound

Total Closure: Scott to Wayside

Friday, July 12 at 10 p.m. to Monday, July 15 at 5 a.m.

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