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Man dead, 2 kidnapped hostages rescued after police chase ends in deadly shooting on I-69
Read full article: Man dead, 2 kidnapped hostages rescued after police chase ends in deadly shooting on I-69Houston police say a woman and child are safe and unharmed after being kidnapped by a man, who initiated a chase and was ultimately shot and killed on I-69 Monday afternoon.
Charges filed after driver in stolen vehicle crashes during NE Houston chase, killing woman in SUV
Read full article: Charges filed after driver in stolen vehicle crashes during NE Houston chase, killing woman in SUVCharges have been filed after a police chase ends in a crash that killed an innocent driver in Humble Wednesday evening.
Traffic backed up for miles after tanker falls off heavy truck on I-69 Eastex at North Loop
Read full article: Traffic backed up for miles after tanker falls off heavy truck on I-69 Eastex at North LoopPhotos from Sky 2 chopper video shows vehicles stuck in miles-long traffic on 610 North Loop eastbound at I-69 Eastex Freeway.
Plans to spend billions on a flood-prone East Texas highway may not solve the problem
Read full article: Plans to spend billions on a flood-prone East Texas highway may not solve the problemTxDOT says it can’t guarantee that upgrades to one of Houston’s main hurricane evacuation routes will prevent future flooding of U.S. 59.
🚗Your weekly traffic update: Heading to Lights in the Heights? Expect road closures
Read full article: 🚗Your weekly traffic update: Heading to Lights in the Heights? Expect road closuresThis Saturday Lights in the Heights will be held in the Woodland Heights neighborhood and road closures are expected.
Northbound lanes of I-69/US 59 at Highway 36 in Rosenberg closed due to crash involving dump truck
Read full article: Northbound lanes of I-69/US 59 at Highway 36 in Rosenberg closed due to crash involving dump truckRosenberg Police say the northbound lanes of I-69/US 59 are closed at Highway 36 due to a crash involving a dump truck and heavy machinery.
610/69 Interchange Project moves closer to completion
Read full article: 610/69 Interchange Project moves closer to completionIf you’ve traveled on the west side of town at some point you’ve probably run into a closure or two at the 610 West Loop/Southwest Freeway interchange. The good news is the road work won’t last forever.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Major weekend closure happening on Southwest Freeway at West Loop
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Major weekend closure happening on Southwest Freeway at West LoopAs part of the I-610 West Loop/ I-69 Southwest Freeway interchange project, the Texas Department of Transportation will close all northbound and southbound mainlanes of I-69 Southwest Freeway at I-610 West Loop on Friday at 8 p.m. until Monday at 5 a.m.
TxDOT to close all southbound mainlanes of 610 West Loop at Southwest Freeway this weekend
Read full article: TxDOT to close all southbound mainlanes of 610 West Loop at Southwest Freeway this weekendDrivers traveling from Houston should expect heavy delays and consider alternate routes this weekend.
I-45 North Freeway construction closures this weekend: These are the alternate routes you need to know
Read full article: I-45 North Freeway construction closures this weekend: These are the alternate routes you need to knowTo facilitate necessary pavement repairs on I-45 North Freeway northbound main lanes between Quitman Street to N. Main Street, crews will have several closures taking place beginning Friday, May 19 at 9 p.m. to Monday, May 22 at 5 a.m.
WEEKEND CLOSURES: Portion of main lanes on I-69 Southwest Freeway and southbound on I-610 West Loop shut down
Read full article: WEEKEND CLOSURES: Portion of main lanes on I-69 Southwest Freeway and southbound on I-610 West Loop shut downIf your first thought opening this story was, ‘Really? AGAIN?’, trust me... we understand.
Traffic alert: Overturned big rig stalls traffic on I-10 East outbound at Eastex Freeway
Read full article: Traffic alert: Overturned big rig stalls traffic on I-10 East outbound at Eastex FreewayTraffic on the I-10 East Freeway heading outbound to I-69 Eastex downtown is backed up after a big rig overturned and lost its load.
FIRST ON 2: Another upcoming total closure due to the 59/610 project
Read full article: FIRST ON 2: Another upcoming total closure due to the 59/610 projectKPRC 2 Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes is the first to inform you on another massive and significant closure that will impact drivers using the US-59/IH-610 interchange.
FIRST ON 2: Here is the latest update on the 59/610 interchange project
Read full article: FIRST ON 2: Here is the latest update on the 59/610 interchange projectTraffic Expert Anavid Reyes got first dibs on new information on that huge construction project at one of the worst bottlenecks in Texas and in the nation!
Heavy truck crash on I-69 at FM 529 in Rosenberg blocks mainlanes in both directions, TxDOT says
Read full article: Heavy truck crash on I-69 at FM 529 in Rosenberg blocks mainlanes in both directions, TxDOT saysA heavy truck crash on I-69 at FM 529 has all mainlanes in both directions blocked Tuesday, TxDOT said.
Great news, Drivers! All lanes at 610 West Loop northbound at Southwest Freeway reopen earlier than anticipated, TxDOT says
Read full article: Great news, Drivers! All lanes at 610 West Loop northbound at Southwest Freeway reopen earlier than anticipated, TxDOT saysGreat news drivers! All northbound mainlanes at the West Loop at Southwest Freeway are now open!
TRAFFIC ALERT: Emergency repairs underway at Eastex Freeway near 610 North Loop due to damage caused by heavy truck crash
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Emergency repairs underway at Eastex Freeway near 610 North Loop due to damage caused by heavy truck crashThe southbound connector ramp at the I-69 Eastex Freeway headed toward 610 North Loop is closed due to emergency repairs that stemmed from a major crash involving a heavy truck.
What’s next? Update on 59/610 Interchange project
Read full article: What’s next? Update on 59/610 Interchange projectThe Texas Department of Transportation is completing milestone after milestone on the I-69/I-610 interchange project, but they’ve still got a couple of years left before the work is complete.
Traffic alert: Truck crash in Fort Bend County closes all lanes of I-69 northbound
Read full article: Traffic alert: Truck crash in Fort Bend County closes all lanes of I-69 northboundA heavy truck crash involving a HAZMAT cleanup has closed all main lanes of I-69 northbound at Williams Way in Fort Bend County.
Downed power line closes I-69 in both directions at Spur 10 in Fort Bend County, authorities say
Read full article: Downed power line closes I-69 in both directions at Spur 10 in Fort Bend County, authorities sayI-69 northbound and southbound at Spur 10 in Fort Bend County all main lanes blocked due to down power line, authorities said Wednesday.
MCSO: 4-year-old child dies in ATV crash in Splendora
Read full article: MCSO: 4-year-old child dies in ATV crash in SplendoraMONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – A four-year-old boy died in an ATV crash Sunday, according to authorities. At approximately 7 p.m. Sunday, Montgomery County deputies were dispatched to the Creekside ATV Park on I-69 in Splendora on a report of entrapment and a request for a rescue. On arrival, units located the child and the ATV near the back of the park in an area only accessible by ATV. The four-year-old was unresponsive. According to authorities, CPR was administered immediately and medics worked to revive the child for some time.
Update on I-610/Highway 59 construction project
Read full article: Update on I-610/Highway 59 construction projectThe new I-69 northbound connector ramp to I-610 southbound was recently opened. Currently, crews are working on the demolition of the old I-69 northbound connector ramp to I-610 southbound. This will allow for the work to progress on the IH 610 northbound to IH 69 southbound connector. The new I-610 southbound exit to Fournace and the new I-610 southbound entrance ramp from Hildalgo/ Westheimer opened earlier this summer. Major work for the IH 610 northbound to I-69 southbound connector ramp and the I-610 southbound to I-69 northbound connector ramp will continue.
Weekend traffic closures: Areas Houston drivers will want to avoid ahead of Spring Break travel
Read full article: Weekend traffic closures: Areas Houston drivers will want to avoid ahead of Spring Break travelHOUSTON – Construction and the associated road closures this weekend is something drivers in Houston should take note of. Closed Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. southbound connector ramp to I-69 north also closed. --------Location: 610 northbound and southbound connector ramps to I-69 southbound. Detours: Take connector ramps to I-69 northbound, exit Weslayan Street. Take first entrance ramp on I-69 southbound.
Weekend road work: Here are 4 spots Houston drivers will want to avoid
Read full article: Weekend road work: Here are 4 spots Houston drivers will want to avoidWest Loop at U.S. 59/I-69For the second weekend in a row, the West Loop will be closed at the Southwest Freeway. West Loop traffic through Uptown will be snarled, but less so. Southbound traffic will be able to access the Southwest Freeway this weekend and all exits through Uptown will remain open. Alternate routes across the Southwest Freeway in this part of town include Chimney Rock, Rice Avenue, Newcastle and Weslayan. The connector ramps from the Eastex Freeway (U.S. 59/I-69) to I-10 eastbound will also be closed.
Drivers be prepared: Major construction on 610 at 69 begins this weekend
Read full article: Drivers be prepared: Major construction on 610 at 69 begins this weekendHOUSTON – Drivers and small business owners are bracing for the impact of a major construction closure that starts Friday. All I-610 West Loop northbound and southbound lanes at I-69 will be closed. Motorists traveling northbound on I-610 West Loop northbound will detour to I-610 frontage road to re-enter the mainlanes of I-610 northbound. Motorists traveling southbound on I-610 West Loop will detour to I-69 southbound, exit at Chimney Rock, U-turn at Chimney Rock to reach the I-69 northbound mainlanes, and take the direct connector from I-69 northbound to I-610 southbound. Perez said it is Phase 3 of a project that began in September 2017 and should be completed in 2024.
Major West Loop closures set for this weekend. What you need to know to avoid a traffic nightmare.
Read full article: Major West Loop closures set for this weekend. What you need to know to avoid a traffic nightmare.HOUSTON – A traffic nightmare is scheduled to begin on the West Loop at the Southwest Freeway this weekend. Construction closures will start Friday at 9 p.m. and continue through Monday at 5 a.m.All I-610 West Loop northbound and southbound lanes at I-69 Will be closed. northbound traffic will be diverted onto the 610 feeder at Westpark, while southbound traffic will be diverted onto I-69 southbound. You’ll need to u-turn at Chimney Rock and then proceed onto 610 southbound from I-69 northbound. Also know that the connector ramps from the Southwest Freeway to the West Loop will remain open.
All lanes reopened after massive 18-wheeler fire closes 59 northbound near Highway 36
Read full article: All lanes reopened after massive 18-wheeler fire closes 59 northbound near Highway 36HOUSTON – A flaming 18-wheeler spilled oil and closed all lanes of I-69 northbound just north of Highway 36 for hours Monday. As of 6:20 p.m., the wreck and oil have been cleared. All traffic was diverted to Highway 36 as officials worked to clean up the spilled oil and clear the wreck. Rosenberg police say two 18-wheelers collided on 59 at FM 2218 in front of Finnegan’s car dealership. LIVE: SKY 2 over the scene of a massive truck fire on Highway 59 near Highway 36.