Houston I-10 Traffic Switch: Major Commute Impacts and Project Details

I-10 White Oak Bayou Project: Key Closures

• ⚠️ Tonight, a ramp connecting the eastbound Katy Freeway to I-10 North will close for over two years, lasting through 2028.
• ⚠️ Another long-term closure starting tonight affects the North Freeway southbound lanes to the Katy Freeway westbound, including the HOV lane connector, expected to last until mid-next year.

Weekend Traffic Disruptions

• 🚧 Tomorrow night, the North Freeway northbound ramp to Katy westbound will close from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Monday.
• 🚧 The I-10 Katy westbound connector ramp to the Gulf Freeway southbound main lanes will also close tomorrow at 10 p.m. and reopen Monday at 5 a.m.
• 🚗 The most significant closure this weekend is the I-10 westbound main lanes from I-45 to Taylor Street, shut down completely until 5 a.m. Monday.

Post-Weekend Changes and Commuter Advice

• 📈 After the weekend closure ends Monday, the I-10 corridor will be reduced from three lanes to two, a change expected to last until mid-next year.
• 🗺️ TxDOT is implementing these changes as part of the I-10 White Oak Bayou elevation project.
• 🚗 Drivers are advised to plan for extra travel time, follow detour signs, and anticipate heavy traffic in the affected construction zones.