Preparations begin for the I-10 White Oak Bayou project
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Preparations begin for the I-10 White Oak Bayou project

January 8, 2025

HOUSTON – In preparation of phase one of construction for the I-10 White Oak Bayou elevation project, TxDOT crews will have several closures taking place starting tonight, Wednesday, January 8 at 9 p.m. The closures will be in place for the Studemont St Bridge demolition.

The closures are as follows:

Beginning Wednesday, January 8 the I-10 Katy Freeway westbound Taylor St exit and entrance ramp will be closed for the duration of the project.

  • Taylor Street entrance ramp: All northbound and southbound traffic from Taylor Street needing to access the I-10 westbound mainlanes will need continue straight on Taylor St crossing I-10 to Sawyer St, from Sawyer St make a right onto Washington Ave. From Washington Ave make a right turn onto Studemont St to I-10 Katy Freeway frontage road to the next available entrance ramp.
  • Taylor Street exit ramp: All traffic will continue along the mainlanes and take the Studemont St. exit ramp and u-turn at the intersection. Traffic will then continue on the eastbound frontage road to access Taylor St.

Beginning Thursday, January 9 at 9:00 p.m. until Monday, January 13 5:00 a.m. the I-10 Katy Freeway westbound Studemont St entrance ramp will be closed.

  • All traffic will continue on the frontage road and use the Yale St entrance ramp to access the westbound mainlanes.

Beginning Friday January 10 at 10:00 p.m. until Monday, January 13 at 5:00 a.m. the I-10 Katy Freeway westbound Heights Blvd exit ramp will be closed.

  • All traffic will continue on the westbound mainlanes, use the exit to Patterson St and u-turn. Continue along frontage Rd to Heights Blvd.

As a reminder, TXDOT is asking drivers to follow posted detour signs and remain vigilant of changing traffic patterns. Patience and caution will be essential to ensure safety as construction progresses.

For closure and detour updates please visit Houston TranStar or Drive Texas. For more information, contact Kristina Hadley at (713) 802-5076. Also Follow us on Twitter.