TxDOT officials tweeted last night that all main lanes of I-45 near the Hardy Toll Road have reopened. A full-depth repair replacing rebar and concrete where a pothole formed on the highway took place for several hours yesterday afternoon.
All mainlanes of IH 45 NB near the Hardy Toll Rd now open following emergency repair.
— TxDOT- HOU District (@TxDOTHoustonPIO) February 22, 2017
Updated at 12:46 p.m.
TxDOT officials said repairs to the pothole on I-45 near the Hardy Toll Road are underway. This repair requires replacement of rebar and concrete where the road is damaged, said Danny Perez, TxDOT public information officer.
The goal is to have the road back open in time for the afternoon rush hour to begin.
Update on emergency repair on IH 45 NB near Hardy Toll repairs are being made now with the goal of being off the road by PM rush.
— TxDOT- HOU District (@TxDOTHoustonPIO) February 22, 2017
Posted at 9:54 a.m.
A pothole on I-45 northbound where the Hardy Toll Road connects to the freeway has traffic backed up for miles from south Montgomery County to the Beltway 8.
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, crews are assessing the the damage, and a full-depth repair will take place for several hours today.
Crews are evaluating the situation on IH 45 NB at Hardy Toll Rd. A full-depth repair will be performed and could take multiple hours today.
— TxDOT- HOU District (@TxDOTHoustonPIO) February 22, 2017
It is best for travelers to avoid I-45 today. Alternate routes include the Hardy Toll Road, Hwy. 249 and the Grand Parkway. However, account for more cars on those roadways due to displacement from I-45.
