The closure is part of an ongoing effort by TxDOT to build new, wider connector ramps between the two highways. Over the weekend, crews will continue work to demolish the old Loop 610 northbound bridge over I-69, among other tasks, according to the release.
The full list of closures taking place at the intersection this weekend includes:
- All northbound and southbound main lanes of I-69 at Loop 610 West will be closed from 8 a.m. Friday, July 21, through 5 a.m. Monday, July 24.
- The I-69 northbound connector ramp to northbound Loop 610 West will be closed from 8 a.m. Friday, July 21, through 5 a.m. Monday, July 24.
- The I-69 northbound entrance ramp from Chimney Rock Road will be closed from 8 a.m. Friday, July 21, through 5 a.m. Monday, July 24.
- The I-69 northbound exit ramp to Fournace Place/Bissonnet Street will be closed from 8 a.m. Friday, July 21, through 5 a.m. Monday, July 24.
- The I-69 northbound entrance ramp from Fountain View Drive will be closed daily from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 23.
- The I-69 southbound exit ramp to Westheimer Road will be closed from 8 a.m. Friday, July 21, through 5 a.m. Monday, July 24.
- The I-69 southbound entrance ramp from Weslayan Street will be closed from 8 a.m. Friday, July 21, through 5 a.m. Monday, July 24.
- The I-69 southbound entrance ramp from Edloe Street will be closed daily from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 23.
- Lancashire Street northbound and southbound from the I-69 frontage road to Merwin Street will be fully closed from 8 a.m. Friday, July 21, through 5 a.m. Monday, July 24.
The broader $259 million TxDOT effort is being carried out to improve safety and mobility at the interchange. By widening the ramps, officials said they intend to also increase sight distances and mitigate weaving, or when drivers quickly move back and forth between lanes.
More information on the project and lane closures can be found on TxDOT's project website or through Houston TranStar.
