Storms pass, but high water still holding up SE Texas highways

US 59 near Choates Creek in Polk County has been shut down in both directions due to high water, and it’s not the only area facing challenges.

Remember, if you encounter flooded roads, do not attempt to drive through. Turn around and find an alternative route to ensure safety.

As of 2:49 p.m. on Saturday, Houston Transtar has reported several locations with high water:

– FM-2854 Eastbound at Loop 336: All mainlanes have been closed since Thursday at 9 a.m.
– IH-69 Eastex Northbound at San Jacinto River: The Frontage Road U-turn has been closed since Thursday at 9 a.m.
– IH-69 Southbound at SH-99 Lanier Pkwy to FM 1314: Three frontage lanes have been closed since Friday at 5 p.m.
– IH-69 Eastex Southbound at Townsen: Two frontage lanes have been closed since Friday at 8:30 p.m.
– IH-69 Eastex Southbound at San Jacinto River: The frontage road U-turn has been closed since Thursday at 9 a.m.
– FM-2920 Eastbound at Calvert Rd to Park Ct: All mainlanes have been closed since Thursday at 9 a.m.
– FM-2090 Westbound at IH-69: All mainlanes have been closed since Friday at 6 a.m.
– IH-69 Southbound at FM-2090: Three frontage lanes have been closed since Friday at 6 a.m.
– FM-1484 Northbound at Highcrest Dr/Lake Rollingwoods: All mainlanes have been closed since Thursday at 9 a.m.

The Humble Police Department announced the closure of the southbound service road of US Highway 59 at Townsen Boulevard due to high water around 12:45 p.m. on Saturday.

Additionally, the Houston Office of Emergency Management has reported the closure of the bridge on West Lake Houston Parkway and Atascocita due to high water on Saturday.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez has reported high water on the westbound feeder of North Grand Parkway West/FM-290 in the north county. Vehicles have been relocated, and barricades have been installed in the area.

Furthermore, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office has reported a flooded roadway in the 500 block of Highlands Shores Drive in a Highlands-area neighborhood in east Harris County.