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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Saved by the rain?
Crews were supposed to close the Southwest Freeway northbound connector ramp to I-610 West Loop northbound Thursday night, but due to weather, that didn’t happen.
TxDOT said heavy rain postponed the start of the closure until Friday, June 4, at 9 p.m.
All of this is part of a $259 million project to take down two existing ramps and reconstruct new ones that will enhance safety and improve mobility, according to TxDOT. Here’s what crews have planned.
US-59 northbound ramp to I-610 West Loop northbound
On Friday, June 4, crews will close the Southwest Freeway northbound connector ramp to I-610 West Loop northbound starting at 9 p.m.
TxDOT says this entire ramp will be closed in mid-summer for approximately six months to make room for the construction of the new ramp. The new connector is expected to be completed early next year.
US-59 southbound ramp to the I-610 West Loop northbound
On Monday, June 7, at 9 p.m. crews will close the I-69 southbound connector ramp to I-610 West Loop northbound.
The ramp will be closed for about two months to make room for the construction of the new one. The new ramp is slated for completion in fall of this year.
These ramps will both be closed at the same time, at least for a short time. The new ramps will be rebuilt in the exact same spot as the old ones, so crews simply can’t keep the old ramps open during construction.