HOUSTON – Multiple lanes across the Southwest Freeway were temporarily closed Wednesday night due to damage caused by snowplows clearing the roadways.
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Both north and southbound lanes on I-69 between University Boulevard and Riverbrook were closed. The closure was supposed to begin at 6 p.m., however, it was briefly delayed. TxDOT then shut them down.
The Houston District of the Texas Department of Transportation announced the closure on X.
Traffic Alert: Emergency closure of I69 north and southbound mainlanes from University Blvd to Riverbrook. 3 alternate lanes closed beginning 6pm tonight thru 5am Thurs. 1/23. Expect delays. pic.twitter.com/64h4LxCmuI
— TxDOT- HOU District (@TxDOTHouston) January 22, 2025
KPRC 2′s Bryce Newberry contacted TxDOT, which confirmed that the pavement needed to be repaired after stripes and markers were removed from the road by snowplows.
The lanes are scheduled to reopen at 5 a.m. Thursday.
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