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These 25 weekend road closures make staying home in Houston even easier

So. Many. Closures.

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This weekend, locals should prepare for a dizzying amount of road work as 25 closures will span from The Heights to I-69 and I-45. A Texas Department of Transportation spokesperson says these weekend closures will ensure traffic will be free for the Fourth of July weekend.

“While we have numerous road projects going on simultaneously in the Houston area, we always work to minimize impacts to the traveling public,”TxDOT spokesperson, Danny Perez, tells CultureMap.

“However, in some cases, such as this weekend, we have to utilize the time to get important work in to move projects forward. This includes continuing work in reconstructing very important bridges and addressing much-needed maintenance improvements. The weekends allow our contractors to work continuously without having to close and later reopen lanes on a daily or nightly basis. This helps to get the necessary work completed a lot quicker.”

For up-to-the-minute reports, drivers should check Houston Transtar online.

Here are 25 major closures drivers should expect this weekend, with suggested detours.

I-10 eastbound mainlanes between Patterson and I-45
Alternate (outside) lanes closed continuously between 8 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. (At least two inside mainlanes will remain open at all times.)

Patterson entrance ramp to the I-10 eastbound mainlanes
Total closure continuously between 8 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. Detour by proceeding eastbound on the I-10 eastbound Frontage Road and accessing the mainlanes via the eastbound entrance ramp from Taylor Street.

Yale/Heights entrance ramp to the I-10 eastbound mainlanes
Total closure continuously between 8 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. Detour by proceeding eastbound on the I-10 eastbound Frontage Road and accessing the mainlanes via the eastbound entrance ramp from Taylor Street.

I-10 eastbound Frontage Road at Studemont
No left turns for trucks will be allowed onto Studemont northbound from the I-10 eastbound Frontage Road between 8 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29.

I-10 eastbound exit to Taylor
Total closure continuously between 8 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. Detour via the Studemont exit and follow the I-10 eastbound Frontage Road to Taylor.

I-10 eastbound Frontage Road at Taylor
One left (inside) lane closed continuously and no left turns for trucks will be allowed onto Taylor northbound from the I-10 eastbound Frontage Road between 8 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29.

I-10 eastbound mainlanes at I- 45
Total closure continuously between 8 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. Detour via the Direct Connector to I- 45 southbound. Proceed south on I- 45 southbound to I- 69 northbound, follow I- 69 northbound to I-10 eastbound. An alternate detour is via the Direct Connector to I- 45 northbound. Proceed North on I- 45 northbound to the I- 610 N. Loop eastbound, follow the I- 610 N. Loop eastbound to I- 69 southbound. Then follow I- 69 southbound to I-10 eastbound.

I-10 eastbound exit to Smith
Total closure continuously between 8 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. Detour via the Direct Connector to I- 45 southbound. Proceed south on I- 45 southbound to the McKinney exit to access downtown destinations.

I-10 eastbound exit to Mckee Street/Nance Street
Total closure continuously between 8 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. Detour via the Direct Connector to I- 45 southbound. Proceed south on I- 45 southbound to the McKinney exit to access downtown destinations.

I-10 eastbound exit to Jensen Drive
Total closure continuously between 8 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. Detour via the Direct Connector to I- 45 southbound. Proceed south on I- 45 southbound to the McKinney exit to access downtown destinations.

I-10 eastbound Direct Connector to I- 69 southbound
Total closure continuously between 8 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. Detour via the Direct Connector to I- 45 southbound. Follow I- 45 southbound to I- 69 southbound.

I-10 eastbound Direct Connector to I- 69 northbound
Total closure continuously between 8 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. Detour via the Direct Connector to I- 45 northbound. Proceed North on I- 45 northbound to the I- 610 N. Loop eastbound, follow the I- 610 N. Loop eastbound to I- 69 northbound.

Quitman Street entrance ramp to I- 69 southbound
Total closure continuously between 9 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. Detour by proceeding south on the I- 69 southbound Frontage Rd. Follow the I- 69 southbound Frontage Road until it turns into Providence Street. Follow Providence Street to the entrance ramp to I-10 westbound. Follow I-10 westbound to I- 45 southbound. Follow I- 45 southbound to I- 69 southbound.

I- 69 southbound mainlanes between Quitman and I-10
One right (outside) lane closed continuously between 9 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29.

I- 69 southbound Direct Connector to I-10 westbound
Total closure continuously between 9 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. Detour via the Direct Connector to I-10 eastbound. Follow I-10 eastbound to the I- 610 East Loop southbound. Follow the I- 610 East Loop southbound to the I- 610 South Loop westbound. Follow the I- 610 South Loop westbound to I- 45 northbound; Follow I- 45 northbound to I-10 westbound.

I- 69 northbound Direct Connector to I-10 westbound
Total closure continuously between 9 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. Detour via I- 69 northbound to the I- 610 North Loop westbound. Follow the I- 610 North Loop westbound to I- 45 southbound. Follow I- 45 southbound to I-10 westbound.

Chartres Street entrance ramp to I-10 westbound
Total closure continuously between 9 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. Detour via the Direct Connector to I-10 eastbound. Follow I-10 eastbound to the I- 610 East Loop northbound. Follow the I- 610 East Loop northbound to the I- 610 North Loop westbound. Follow the I- 610 North Loop westbound to I- 45 southbound. Follow I- 45 southbound to I-10 westbound.

Lockwood entrance ramp to the I-10 westbound mainlanes
Total closure remains in place. Detour by proceeding west on the I-10 westbound Frontage Road. Follow the I-10 westbound Frontage Road to the entrance ramp from Waco Street

I-10 westbound mainlanes at Waco Street
Total closure continuously, by others, between 8 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. Detour by following the I-10 westbound mainlanes to the Waco Street exit; Follow the I-10 westbound Frontage Road to the Waco Street entrance ramp to the I-10 westbound mainlanes.

I-10 westbound mainlanes between Waco Street and I- 69
Alternate lanes closed continuously, between 8 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. At least one lane will remain open between Waco Street and I- 69.

I-10 westbound mainlanes at I- 69
Total closure continuously between 8 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. Detour via the Direct Connector to I- 69 southbound. Proceed south on I- 69 southbound to I- 45 northbound, Follow I- 45 northbound to I-10 westbound. An alternate detour is via the Direct Connector to I- 69 northbound. Proceed north on I- 69 northbound to the I- 610 N. Loop eastbound, follow the I- 610 N. Loop westbound to I- 45 southbound. Then, follow I- 45 southbound to I-10 westbound. Please note that I-10 westbound mainlanes will be closed at Waco by others, (in advance of this project’s closures at I- 69).

I- 45 northbound Direct Connector to I-10 eastbound
Total closure continuously between 7 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. Proceed North on I- 45 northbound to the I- 610 N. Loop eastbound, follow the I- 610 N. Loop eastbound to I- 69 southbound. Then follow I- 69 southbound to I-10 eastbound.

San Jacinto Street entrance ramp to I-10 eastbound mainlanes
Total closure continuously between 8 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. Follow Rothwell Street to Semmes Street; Turn Right, (south) on Semmes Street and follow Semmes Street to Nance Street; turn left, (east) on Nance Street and follow to Jensen Street; turn right, (South) on Jensen Street and follow to East Freeway Service Road.Turn left, (East) on the East Freeway Service Road to the Gregg Street entrance ramp to I-10 eastbound.

I- 45 southbound Direct Connector to I-10 eastbound
Total closure continuously between 7 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. Proceed south on I- 45 southbound to I- 69 northbound, follow I- 69 northbound to I-10 eastbound.

I- 45 southbound exit to Milam Street
Total closure continuously between 7 pm on Friday, June 26 and 5 am on Monday, June 29. Proceed south on I- 45 southbound to the McKinney exit to access downtown destinations.

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World Cup's 14-mile Green Corridor will leave a lasting impact on Houston

Photo by Cindy Torres

Volunteers are making improvments to the Columbia Tap Trail in Third Ward.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Host Committee announced new details about the massive Green Corridor project this week, including the many improvements that will outlast the iconic sporting event taking place in Houston later this summer.

The Green Corridor will be a 14-mile long verdant artery connecting multiple major landmarks in Houston through safe, walkable paths that include shade trees and other improvements. First conceived in 2024 by the Sustainability Subcommittee led by Elizabeth Carlson, it will unite East Downtown, Downtown, Midtown, the Museum District, and Third Ward through hike and bike trail as well as METRO Rail stops. Though the Green Corridor is beginning its life as a showcase for the city to visitors attending the FIFA World Cup June 14 - July 4, it will remain a permanent installation for Houstonians to travel the city without cars.

Management of the project is being handled by Impact Houston 26, a portion of the Host Committee empowered by the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority’s Sports Authority Foundation to promote long-term benefits to the city after the World Cup. Funding partners include private corporations as well as civic organizations such as the City of Sugar Land and Rice University.

“The Green Corridor reflects what Impact Houston 26 is all about, using the FIFA World Cup as a catalyst to deliver lasting environmental benefits for our city,” Carlson said in a statement. “Through Impact Houston’s pillar on sustainability, we’re able to collaborate with local stakeholders to create not just demonstrations of resilience and innovation but education and engagement in the community, a meaningful legacy long after 2026.”

The corridor will provide access to both Houston Stadium (also known as NRG Stadium) and the FIFA Fan Festival, as well as improve existing paths like the Columbia Tap Trail in Third Ward. These improvements include the installation of shade structures, native plantings, expanding the tree canopy, air quality monitoring devices, and water and bike repair stations.

Impact Houston 26 is also working with local institutions like the Houston Zoo, Greentown Labs, and Discovery Green to install various educational materials along the Green Corridor. More information about this will be published later in the Spring.

Below is a breakdown of other improvements planned or completed as part of the Green Corridor.

Downtown Houston Main Street Promenade: Four permanent shade structures, native plants, and expanding the tree canopy by 154% to be implemented by May 2026. Further shade structures and plantings planned for Texas Avenue.
East Downtown Management District: Native tree plantings and landscaping in and around the FIFA Fan Festival site to improve first/last mile connectivity around the Green Corridor.
Columbia Tap Trail: Installation of 325 solar lights.
Stadium Park/Astrodome and TMC/Dryden plus Fannin South Transit Center: Various landscaping and safety enhancements.
Midtown Houston: $1.5 million in landscaping and beautification along the Red Line, including over 80 trees, native plantings, water stations, waste receptacles, crosswalk improvements, and public art installations.

The Green Corridor is only one of the World Cup Host Committee's sustainability initiatives. In January, it announced the "New Year, New Hou" program that certifies hospitality businesses such as restaurants and hotels with one of three certifications.

Houston will host seven matches from June 14 - July 4, including teams from Germany, the Netherlands, and Portugal.

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