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Prepare for major traffic closures in Houston this weekend
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If you're traveling this weekend, be prepared for some major closures along the South Loop, Gulf Freeway, and East Freeway.
South Loop
All eastbound and westbound lanes from Woodridge to SH-35 will be closed starting at 9 pm on Friday, July 20 until 5 am Monday, July 23.
All eastbound and westbound lanes from FM-521 to Almeda Road and Scott Street will also be closed starting at 9 pm Friday, July 20 until 10 am Saturday, July 21.
Gulf Freeway
All northbound lanes from IH-610 South Loop to Woodridge Drive will be closed starting at 9 am Friday, July 20 until Sunday, September 30.
All southbound lanes from the 225 connector ramp to IH-610 South Loop will also be closed starting at 9 am Friday, July 20 until Sunday, September 30.
SH-288
All northbound and southbound lanes at IH-610 South Loop will be closed starting at 9 pm on Friday, July 20 until 5 am Sunday, July 22.
East Freeway
All eastbound lanes from the Beltway to Dell Dale Boulevard will be closed starting at 9 pm on Friday, July 20 until 5 am Monday, July 23.
East Beltway-8
All northbound and southbound lanes from the connector ramp to IH-10 East will be closed starting at 9 pm on Friday, July 20 until 5 am Monday, July 23.
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