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🚗Your weekly traffic update: Brands you can expect at the Houston Auto & Boat Show

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HOUSTON – Beep Beep!

It is a big week for transportation lovers! The Houston Auto and Boat Show has returned to NRG. The event runs through Sunday with something for everyone. However, be sure to plan ahead if you’re going. We’ve got weekend construction!

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Event Details

Visitors can expect more than 200 vendors along with test driving opportunities. Boating enthusiasts can see popular brands and models like Blazer high-performance boats, Tidewater, Solace, and LOWE Boats, known for their Aluminum Fish Boats, just to name a few. Car fanatics can also shop and compare a variety of brands including GMC, Honda, Buick, Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Lexus, Lincoln, Kia, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and more.

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Plan Your Ride

If you are heading to NRG for the event from the west side, you may run into construction. Two outside lanes will be closed on the 610 West Loop heading southbound at N. Braeswood Blvd. starting at 9 pm Friday to 5 am Monday. We know how busy the loop can get. Be sure to pack your patience!

Have a wonderful weekend.

Justina Latimer

KPRC 2 Traffic Expert


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Weekend construction

  • Heads up! Expect to see another closure on the North loop. The 610 eastbound connector ramp to I-45 will be closed Saturday from 7 am to 3 pm.

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