TxDOT Closes Houston Freeway Lanes for Weekend Work
Multiple Houston-area lanes and ramps will close overnight and continuously through the weekend of November 6 to 9 for roadwork.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Construction
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The Texas Department of Transportation has closed two northbound alternate lanes on the Southwest Freeway from Main Street to Almeda Road, along with several ramps and entrances across Houston-area roads. The closures run from Friday, Nov. 6 at 9 p.m. to Monday, Nov. 9 at 5 a.m. for most routes.
Why it matters
The closures affect major commuting corridors and toll roads, forcing drivers to plan detours through the weekend. Nightly East Freeway and East Beltway 8 closures add further disruption to late-evening and early-morning travel.
Two northbound alternate lanes on the Southwest Freeway are closed continuously from Friday, Nov. 6 at 9 p.m. to Monday, Nov. 9 at 5 a.m. Nightly East Freeway closures run from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., while East Beltway 8 closes from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The players
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
The state agency responsible for planning, building and maintaining Texas's highways, including the Houston-area freeways and toll roads affected by these closures.
The details
Closures include the northbound I-69 to Spur 527 connector into Midtown, northbound entrances at Beltway 8 and SH-99 on the Hardy Toll Road, and the southbound Gulf Freeway to South Loop entrance ramp. Motorists are advised to continue westbound on IH-10 and exit at McCarty Road before U-turning to reach the East Loop.
Timeline
Friday, Nov. 6 at 9 p.m.: Weekend closures on the Southwest Freeway, Hardy Toll Road and Gulf Freeway ramp begin.
Friday, Nov. 6 to Sunday at 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.: Nightly East Freeway and East Beltway 8 closures occur.
Monday, Nov. 9 at 5 a.m.: Weekend closures end.
Construction
The closures follow TxDOT's established practice of scheduling freeway work during overnight and weekend windows to reduce peak-hour disruption on Houston's major corridors. Such scheduling shapes how Houston commuters plan around recurring construction periods.
Houston commuters using the Southwest Freeway, Hardy Toll Road or East Freeway should plan detours for the weekend and allow extra time during nightly closures. Drivers heading to Midtown will need an alternate route while the northbound connector ramp is closed.
The takeaway
Checking real-time TxDOT closure information before weekend trips can help drivers avoid delays on Houston's major freeways. Planning alternate routes early reduces the impact of overnight and weekend roadwork.
What happens next
The Southwest Freeway, Hardy Toll Road and Gulf Freeway ramp closures are scheduled to reopen Monday, Nov. 9 at 5 a.m.
Further reading
Explore more Houston construction news to follow ongoing roadwork across the city.
Source note: This article includes information reported by abc13 News.
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