Three lanes have been closed on I-10 East eastbound at Lockwood after an incident involving a truck carrying an over-height load and a bridge.

As the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project moves forward, residents and businesses confront the threat of losing their properties to eminent domain.

TxDOT will be holding two separate public meetings to provide an update on the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project.

Multiple lanes have been blocked on the Katy Freeway after an over-height truck got stuck underneath a bridge.

If you have plans this weekend, you’ll want to keep an eye out for some major closures as The Texas Department of Transportation continues a repair project.

We can't tell you how to spend your Labor Day celebrations, but we are reminding you to be mindful when you're hitting the roads if you plan on drinking.

Houston is grappling with widespread power outages and hazardous road conditions after Hurricane Beryl. With 515 intersections still without power, drivers are urged to treat these areas as four-way stops to prevent accidents. Stay safe and remember the rules of the road as crews work tirelessly to restore order. How has Hurricane Beryl impacted your commute?

This study aims to address safety, mobility, and infrastructure needs along Interstate 45 South, in response to projected growth in the area.

TxDOT will be closing the northbound lanes of I-45 for roadwork Wednesday night.

TxDOT is currently working to restore traffic signal outages in the Houston area following Thursday's storm.

Recording video could give accident and road rage victims more evidence to solve cases advocates argue. KPRC 2's Re'Chelle Turner takes the question to Mayor John Whitmire.

A deputy was fatally struck while assisting at a crash scene, highlighting the dangers faced by law enforcement officers and other workers on the roads.

Initially, Sheriff Gonzalez reported a "metal piece" in the roadway was causing damage to vehicles but later said it may have actually been “an expansion joint” that became loose.

Sheriff Gonzalez said the big rig landed on its side before crashing into a car and the impact caused the vehicle to go into the HOV lane.

Crowded roads and a wet commute are expected following the Great Texas Eclipse!

If you're headed to get an ideal view of the path of totality, TxDOT is giving drivers a couple of tips to keep you safe on the roadways.

TxDOT is holding a public meeting to discuss proposed improvements along State Highway 6 in Harris County.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said between 10-15 vehicles suffered flat tires due to a large pothole in the westbound/inbound lanes of East Freeway in Channelview.

Pedestrian and bicyclist deaths are on the rise in Texas.

There were 810 drunk driving crashes in Texas in 2022 during spring break, and now the Texas Department of Transportation has launched a campaign to protect students who are hitting the road this spring break.

Know before you go: There will be several closures surrounding the loop this weekend.

Following concerns from community members in the Third Ward, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announced Friday that TxDOT has agreed to temporarily delay the project to allow for the community to receive more information about it and how it will impact traffic.

A phase of a TxDot project is causing a stir in a 3rd ward neighborhood where people say they had no idea about it.

Have you noticed narrow white lines on highways across the Houston region over the past could of days?

We did it! The year 2023 is coming to an end. There’s no better way to ring in the new year than celebrating with some of your friends and family. Wait. There’s actually an even better way. Celebrating safely.

Mindy Red adorns 10 Christmas trees on her front lawn. She isn’t messing with decorations but instead fixing pictures of drunk driving victims.

In honor of National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, KPRC 2′s Amy Davis and Haley Hernandez were able to speak with a League City couple whose daughter was killed in a crash involving a drunk driver in 2017.

What should Houstonians do about the myriad of potholes sprinkled around the city? How quickly can we expect repairs?

An intersection in Seabrook is at the center of attention after more than 15 accidents have been reported, including fatalities.

Northbound US 59 is closed in San Jacinto County due to a large grass fire.

The I-610 West Loop southbound entrance ramp from Westheimer is back open.

June was only the 16th-warmest on record in Texas, but a mid-month heatwave brought an unusually high number of 100-degree days.

There is a major traffic alert in Houston.

Did you know -- since Sept. 1, 2017, it has been illegal to read, write or send a text while driving in Texas?

A truck hauling pallets crashed and blocked multiple lanes on US 90A westbound at FM 1952 in Fort Bend County Wednesday, TxDOT said.

Transportation Freedom Lobby Day at the Texas capitol is happening Tuesday and Houston activists against the I-45 expansion project will be in attendance.

A massive pothole on Highway 288 northbound inside the lane south of the Del Bello exit in Manvel is causing flat tires, according to the Manvel Police Department.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee held a meeting with Federal Highway Commissioner Shailen Bhatt and stakeholders on the upcoming I-45 expansion project.

A crash involving an 18-wheeler and another vehicle closed the intersection of FM-1093 and FM-1463 in both directions Tuesday, authorities said.

From the roads to the service station, TxDOT trucks spent Tuesday filling up and making their way out southeast from Brenham.

If you’re planning to drive through Austin County, you may want to read this to avoid a speeding ticket.

Several local, county, and state agencies are teaming up to combat drunk driving as the New Year’s weekend gets underway.

Hello Houston, and welcome back!

Celebrating the holidays with friends and family should be a joyous time of year for everyone. Too often, however, the holiday season turns tragic because someone chooses to get behind the wheel after drinking.

Headed to downtown Houston this weekend, or passing by on I-45? There’s a huge closure happening this weekend.

Multiple lanes at I-45 North Freeway outbound after Memorial Drive are shut down due to a heavy truck crash, TxDOT says.

Montgomery County residents and business owners are calling it a highway headache.

Question: 25 minutes to get through FM 1960 & Eldridge? Why?

It’s National Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Texas Department of Transportation is warning drivers about the dangers of driving during the fall and winter months.

A heavy truck crash on I-69 at FM 529 has all mainlanes in both directions blocked Tuesday, TxDOT said.

Hey, hey Houston! Welcome back to another week of checking in on What’s Driving Houston!

TxDOT and other transportation officials across Houston are hosting a news conference Friday to discuss a partnership to launch a mobility app for area commuters.

TxDOT launched a statewide “Be Safe. Drive Smart” outreach campaign that will offer tips to keep everyone safe on Texas roadways.

Great news drivers! All northbound mainlanes at the West Loop at Southwest Freeway are now open!

TxDOT announced Friday that it’s investing $150 million to bring critically needed upgrades to improve transportation access to Texans in rural areas and smaller cities.

TxDOT Houston officials will close the northbound main lanes of West Loop at Southwest Freeway this weekend.

Due to the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend, TXDOT says it expects to see a rise in drunk driving-related fatalities and serious injuries.

TxDOT announced on Thursday that all northbound and southbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway at 610 West Loop will be closed due to ongoing construction.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee visited the location at Graffiti Wall Tuesday to discuss TxDOT’s plan to move forward with the demolition of 375 housing units, disregarding the federally mandated pause on the expansion of I-45.

Hello my friends! A lot is happening in the traffic world, here’s a breakdown of what you need to know:

The Texas Department of Transportation created a temporary IH-45 North Freeway southbound frontage road bypass between Cypresswood and FM 1960 is now open to drivers. It will provide continuous passage for those on the North Freeway southbound feeder road trying to access FM 1960.

Repairs are underway after a tractor-trailer truck struck a bridge while losing its load on I-10 Katy Freeway Monday morning.

All mainlanes at 610 South Loop are shut down near Highway 288 due to downed power lines, according to TxDOT.

The 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.

A Texas teen who went viral for driving through an active tornado during March’s severe weather outbreak helped launch Texas Department of Transportation’s “Click it or Ticket” campaign event this week.

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office received a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to help crack down on unbuckled drivers and passengers during the busy Memorial Day holiday as part of a statewide seat belt enforcement campaign.

Here is great news for drivers!

In the new day and age of social media and other distractions, a lot of drivers are being distracted with their mobile devices instead of focusing on the road. With the new distractions, TxDOT reports that distracted driving deaths have increased 17% in 2021 compared to 2020.

The Texas Department of Transportation has launched its annual campaign to remind Texas drivers to keep their eyes out for work zone crews on the roads after traffic deaths related to construction work have risen.

As TxDOT crews work on replacing a bridge that currently sits over Cypress Creek, residents in the area are dealing with heavy traffic as drivers are forced to reroute, according to Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman.

The greater Houston area is waking up to temperatures in the 30s.

Harris County Toll Road Authority and TxDOT crews were sent out Thursday to prep Houston-area roads due to potential ice and winter storm warning.

There is a major traffic alert in Houston.

Deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 Constable partnered with TxDOT to enforce a new state law that prohibits camping in public places.

In the heart of Houston’s Greater 5th Ward is Bruce Elementary. Its future may be in jeopardy, according to critics of the I-45 expansion project, if the plans to redesign and expand the I-45 from downtown Houston to Greenspoint to Beltway 8 don’t get a second look.

All southbound lanes on the Southwest Freeway near Highway 288 are open after a rollover big rig crash Wednesday morning, TxDOT said.

Making Highway 35 from the Gulf Freeway to Alvin a major highway has been in TxDOT plans for many years.

This is the busiest interchange in Texas, with more than 250,000 vehicles traveling through 59 and 610 a day! Major work has been underway for quite some time now, and TxDOT’s most recent accomplishment: opening the connector ramps that lead drivers into the Galleria area. These connector ramps were supposed to be shut down for six to eight months, when they first closed during the summer.

Drivers have been asked to avoid the Gulf Freeway northbound near Broadway due to a pothole that police said has been causing damage to tires.

Question: “It has been multiple years since the street lights over the Highway 6 reservoir were completed. When will they finally start being used?”

Well, it’s happening again: Another big freeway closure is in the works.

Crews are working to clear a scene on Interstate 45 after a heavy truck crashed Saturday afternoon, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

Residents are being urged to give TxDOT their feedback on the I-45 expansion and the Unified Transportation Project, according to Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get potholes fixed? Our Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes got her hands dirty getting this work done with the Texas Department of Transportation out in Galveston County.

A heavy truck crash involving a HAZMAT cleanup has closed all main lanes of I-69 northbound at Williams Way in Fort Bend County.

A crash that involved a heavy truck closes the connector ramp on the I-45 Gulf Freeway to I-610 eastbound, according to TxDOT.

A traffic headache for drivers on State Highway 288-- We’re talking about the shutdown that’s been going on for seven weeks now and folks are wondering, “What’s happening with repairs?”

TxDOT crews will begin an emergency repair on Eastex Freeway northbound at Parker Road, the agency announced Friday.

Right now TxDOT has closed the following location due to high water.

Hitting the road this summer? Safety first, y’all.

At KPRC 2, we’re dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston.

Two roads along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River are impacted Monday morning.

HOUSTON – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee made a demand Thursday for TxDOT to take residents and the environment into consideration in the agency’s plan to expand Interstate 45. The $7.5 billion expansion project aims to increase the capacity of the freeway to handle traffic through downtown up Greater Greenspoint. Members of the group know, as Stop TxDOT I-45 applauded the county attorney’s decision to file suit. Good for them,” said STOP TxDOT I-45 founder, Susan Graham. The following is a statement, from TxDOT Executive Director James Bass, on the Harris County lawsuit regarding the NHHIP:“TxDOT has not yet received a copy of the lawsuit.

HOUSTON – Question: John Castaneda asks, “What’s going on with 288 and how long is that project going to be?”Answer: Yes, the SH-288 toll road project is complete, but what you’re seeing down near Pearland is a construction project TXDOT and the City of Pearland are working on together, to add a new northbound frontage road along SH-288 that’ll connect Magnolia Parkway to Broadway, with driveways to help drivers access the newly built shopping centers in the area. Right now if you want to access the Silver Lake Village Shops, you can’t access them from the feeder, because there isn’t one. You’ve got to exit after Magnolia Parkway to Broadway, make a right at the light and enter from the side. Construction is expected to wrap up in December. If you’d like me to answer your traffic questions, just visit my Facebook page, KPRC 2 Anavid Reyes and send me your video!

An over-height heavy truck is stuck on a bridge structure on Eastex Freeway southbound at Jefferson Thursday night, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. HOUSTON – An over-height heavy truck is stuck on a bridge structure on Eastex Freeway southbound at Jefferson Thursday night, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT reported multiple main lanes of Interstate 69 Eastex southbound at Interstate 45 were blocked due to the incident. Officials said they responded to the call before 7 p.m.No injuries have been reported. TxDOT crews are on scene.

HOUSTON – The Texas Department of Transportation says they will start pre-treating roads, highways, and overpasses across the Houston area in the next 24 hours. They are waiting for roads to dry before starting the treatment process. “The more prepared our citizens can be the better off we are going to be,” said Meghan Arthur, a public information officer for Montgomery County. “We are expecting to see ice on ground level roadways as well,” said Emily Black, who is with the Texas Department of Transportation. The weather has already caused problems in Montgomery County.