In response to today’s winter weather that has hit southeast Texas, several roads in The Woodlands area have been partially and completely shut down due to icy conditions.
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory on Monday for the area effective from 3 a.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday, which has since been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning due to a wintry mix of sleet and snow.
Here are a few area lane and road closures to be wary of when driving today:
11:50 a.m. update:
Current road closures in Precinct 3:
-Lake Robbins Drive from Anadarko to I-45 in both directions.
-Woodlands Parkway bridge from Many Pines to Robinson Road.
-Lake Woodlands bridge over Lake Woodlands is closed in both directions.
— James Noack (@jamesnoack) January 16, 2018
(2/2) Additional road closures in Montgomery County:
-IH-45 Northbound At CALVARY RD
-SH-242 Westbound At SAN JACINTO RIVER
-FM-1488 East and westbound At MILL CREEK RD
-FM-2432 Eastbound At FM-1484
— James Noack (@jamesnoack) January 16, 2018
Pictured is what most bridges and overpasses currently look like. We can not stress the importance of staying off the roadways today. Be safe. pic.twitter.com/lBuiu32E41
— James Noack (@jamesnoack) January 16, 2018
11:50 a.m. update:
Current road closures in Precinct 3:
-Lake Robbins Drive from Anadarko to I-45 in both directions.
-Woodlands Parkway bridge from Many Pines to Robinson Road.
-Lake Woodlands bridge over Lake Woodlands is closed in both directions.
— James Noack (@jamesnoack) January 16, 2018
Ice on Roadway - Caraquet @ Imperial Oaks - Roadway is closed
— Northstar - MCTX (@mctxnorthstar) January 16, 2018
Ice on Roadway - I45 @ Lake Woodlands - Lake Woodlands overpass shut down
— Northstar - MCTX (@mctxnorthstar) January 16, 2018
Ice on Roadway - I45 @ 242 bridge - Mainlanes and Bridge shut down
— Northstar - MCTX (@mctxnorthstar) January 16, 2018
Ice on Road - Woodlands Parkway/Robinson bridge over I45 - Crews en route
— Northstar - MCTX (@mctxnorthstar) January 16, 2018
Currently, the only road closures in Precinct 3 are at Lake Robbins @ I-45, Woodlands Parkway bridge @ I45 and also Caraquet @ Imperial Oaks.
Conditions will continue to worsen throughout the day.
STAY HOME!
— James Noack (@jamesnoack) January 16, 2018
The Woodlands Express has likewise been affected by today’s weather.
SERVICE NOTICE: #TheWoodlandsExpress will operate on the Friday schedule today. Extra midday runs for passengers wanting to leave work early.
— TheWoodlandsTransit (@TownshipTransit) January 16, 2018
SERVICE NOTICE: Urging all passenger on #TheWoodlandsExporess to go home early. Township staff is monitoring road conditions. @KPRC2 @Fox26Houston @KHOUweather @KHOU @abc13houston
— TheWoodlandsTransit (@TownshipTransit) January 16, 2018
Additionaly, several school districts have also cancelled classes today including Conroe, Magnolia and Tomball ISDs.
Due to impending inclement weather, Conroe ISD will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
— Conroe ISD (@ConroeISD) January 16, 2018
Magnolia ISD is closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16th.
— Magnolia ISD (@MagnoliaISD) January 15, 2018
@TomballISD will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. All school activities will also be canceled. pic.twitter.com/DPdXA4XOUr
— Tomball ISD (@TomballISD) January 15, 2018
For more information about local road closures in The Woodlands area, click here.
