Traffic alert, March 21, 2023

The Texas Department of Transportation announces weekend closures for work associated with the $116.9 million I-610/Cambridge project near NRG Stadium that is reconstructing the mainlanes and frontage roads, and constructing an overpass at Cambridge Street and FM 521/Almeda Road. Northbound FM 521/Almeda Rd. will not be affected and those lanes will remain open during the closures. Details are as follows.

• Total Closure:  Friday, March 24, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, March 27 at FM 521/Almeda Road southbound from westbound to eastbound I-610 South Loop frontage road.
  • DETOUR:  Turn right onto I-610 westbound frontage road and continue towards Fannin Street, make a U-Turn at Fannin St. to I-610 eastbound frontage road and continue onto I-610 eastbound frontage road towards FM 521/Almeda Rd.
• Total Closure:  Friday, March 24, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, March 27 at I-610 South Loop eastbound frontage road from southbound to northbound FM 521/Almeda Road.
  • DETOUR:  Turn right (south) onto FM-521/Almeda Road and continue towards Holmes Road, turn left at Holmes Rd. Proceed towards Scott Street, turn left on Scott St., and continue towards the I-610 eastbound frontage road. Turn right on I-610 eastbound frontage road and enter the Scott St. entrance ramp to I-610 eastbound main-lanes.

Motorists may experience significant delays during these closures and should consider alternate routes. Additional closure information can be found at Houston TranStar. Closures are subject to change due to adverse weather.

TxDOT appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through work zones and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment. Area residents should exercise caution if driving, walking, or biking near any construction activity.

For more information, contact TxDOT Public Information Officer Bambi Hall at 713-802-5072. Also Follow us on Twitter for news and updates.