4/5/2018
Please see below for details of MAJOR closures that will further facilitate the emergency repairs for the IH 69 Southbound Mainlanes Bridge at the San Jacinto River, near Kingwood/Humble. Motorists should expect delays and are strongly encouraged to seek alternate routes.
TxDOT is continually partnering with our contractor as we work towards a goal of completing the emergency repairs as quickly as possible.
These closures have been input into the TxDOT PIO system and can be found at www.houstontranstar.org.
1) I-69 Eastex northbound entrance ramp from FM 1960/Townsen: Total closure continuously through 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Detour northbound on the frontage road to the entrance ramp from Sorters McClellan Rd.
2) I-69 Eastex northbound mainlanes between FM 1960 to Kingwood Dr.: Two left lanes closed continuously through 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Three main lanes will remain open.
3) I-69 Eastex southbound entrance ramp from Kingwood Dr.: Total closure continuously through 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Detour southbound on the frontage road to the entrance ramp from Townsen Blvd.
4) I-69 Eastex southbound frontage road between Kingwood Dr. and Sorters McClellan Rd.: One Left lane closed continuously through 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 12, 2018.
5) I-69 Eastex southbound mainlanes between Kingwood Dr. and FM 1960: Two Right lanes closed continuously through 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Three mainlanes will remain open.
6) I-69 Eastex southbound exit ramp to FM 1960: Total closure continuously through 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Detour southbound on the mainlanes to the exit ramp to Sorters McClellan Rd./Townsen/FM 1960. Follow the Southbound Frontage Rd. to Sorters McClellan Rd., Townsen or FM 1960.
7) I-69 Eastex HOV/Express Lanes between Kingwood Dr. and the Townsen Park & Ride: Total closure continuously through 4:00 AM on Monday, August 13, 2018. Southbound Detour via the entrance from the Townsen Park and Ride. Northbound Detour via the exit at the Townsen Park and Ride.
8) I-69 Eastex southbound frontage road between Sorters McClellan Rd. and Townsen: Two Left lanes closed daily between 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Saturday, April 7, 2018 and Sunday April 8, 2018. At least one lane will remain open. However, expect brief intermittent closures of that open lane.
9) I-69 Eastex Turnaround Road from W. Hamblen Rd to Hamblen Rd: Total closure daily between 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Saturday, April 7, 2018 and Sunday April 8, 2018. Detour from Hamblin Rd: Northbound on Loop 494 to Kingwood Dr.; Detour from McClellan Rd: Southbound on the Southbound Frontage Rd. to FM 1960.
All closures are subject to cancellation or modification due to adverse weather. For more information please call the TxDOT Public Information Office at 713.802.5076.
The contacts for these closures are Danny Perez at 713.802.5077.
Multiple Off Duty Police Officers will be on site to assist and multiple Portable Changeable Message Signs are being utilized.
TxDOT is continually partnering with our contractor as we work towards a goal of completing the emergency repairs as quickly as possible.
These closures have been input into the TxDOT PIO system and can be found at www.houstontranstar.org.
1) I-69 Eastex northbound entrance ramp from FM 1960/Townsen: Total closure continuously through 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Detour northbound on the frontage road to the entrance ramp from Sorters McClellan Rd.
2) I-69 Eastex northbound mainlanes between FM 1960 to Kingwood Dr.: Two left lanes closed continuously through 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Three main lanes will remain open.
3) I-69 Eastex southbound entrance ramp from Kingwood Dr.: Total closure continuously through 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Detour southbound on the frontage road to the entrance ramp from Townsen Blvd.
4) I-69 Eastex southbound frontage road between Kingwood Dr. and Sorters McClellan Rd.: One Left lane closed continuously through 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 12, 2018.
5) I-69 Eastex southbound mainlanes between Kingwood Dr. and FM 1960: Two Right lanes closed continuously through 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Three mainlanes will remain open.
6) I-69 Eastex southbound exit ramp to FM 1960: Total closure continuously through 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Detour southbound on the mainlanes to the exit ramp to Sorters McClellan Rd./Townsen/FM 1960. Follow the Southbound Frontage Rd. to Sorters McClellan Rd., Townsen or FM 1960.
7) I-69 Eastex HOV/Express Lanes between Kingwood Dr. and the Townsen Park & Ride: Total closure continuously through 4:00 AM on Monday, August 13, 2018. Southbound Detour via the entrance from the Townsen Park and Ride. Northbound Detour via the exit at the Townsen Park and Ride.
8) I-69 Eastex southbound frontage road between Sorters McClellan Rd. and Townsen: Two Left lanes closed daily between 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Saturday, April 7, 2018 and Sunday April 8, 2018. At least one lane will remain open. However, expect brief intermittent closures of that open lane.
9) I-69 Eastex Turnaround Road from W. Hamblen Rd to Hamblen Rd: Total closure daily between 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Saturday, April 7, 2018 and Sunday April 8, 2018. Detour from Hamblin Rd: Northbound on Loop 494 to Kingwood Dr.; Detour from McClellan Rd: Southbound on the Southbound Frontage Rd. to FM 1960.
All closures are subject to cancellation or modification due to adverse weather. For more information please call the TxDOT Public Information Office at 713.802.5076.
The contacts for these closures are Danny Perez at 713.802.5077.
Multiple Off Duty Police Officers will be on site to assist and multiple Portable Changeable Message Signs are being utilized.