HOUSTON – Hey Houston,
I hope everyone is having a great week. NRG park is in for a treat this weekend! However, before we get to the fun, we have a major closure you need to know about.
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Another Southwest Freeway closure coming
The northbound and southbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway at the I-610 West Loop will be closed once again this weekend. As mentioned, it’s all a part of the I-610 West Loop/Southwest Freeway interchange project.
Work for the project began in 2018 and is expected to be complete in 2024. Once completed, the goal is to improve mobility while reducing congestion.
If you are heading to the Galleria area to do a little shopping or out to Sugar Land, consider planning ahead because there will be jam-packed roadways and delays galore -- and we all know how frustrating it can be to sit in them.
National Battle of the Bands
It’s time to kick off the fall marching band season! The National Battle of the Bands will be held at NRG park THIS Saturday at 6 pm. If you are not familiar with the event, it showcases the country’s top marching bands. Schools featured include Langston University, Southern University, Tennessee State University, Texas Southern University, Virginia State University, Mississippi Valley State University, and Norfolk State University. There will be a clear bag policy in effect, so be sure to check out the requirements.
Be sure to check out Click2Houston.com throughout the weekend to see all of our special coverage of this event, including digital content producer Erica Ponder’s photos, inside looks and more as the event unfolds in the heart of Houston.
Battle of the Bands Road Closures
With such an exciting event in town you can expect a lot of traffic inside of the Loop. If you plan to park at NRG, the parking rate is $20+ tax at the gate. Here is a list of road closures:
- Lantern Point between McNee and Murworth (4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
- Murworth between Lantern Point and Kirby from (4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
Drive safely,
Justina Latimer
KPRC 2 traffic expert
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Weekend construction detour (SW Freeway)
- All Southbound traffic can take the connector to IH-610. Then take the San Felipe Rd. exit, make a U-turn, and take the next entrance ramp onto IH-610. From there, you can take the connector to the Southwest Freeway.
- All Northbound travelers can take the connector to 610 Southbound. Then take the Bellaire Blvd exit. Make a U-turn and take the next entrance ramp onto 610 Northbound. From there, the connector will bring you to the Southwest Freeway.
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