News Release: from the Katy Freeway Public Information Office
I-10/I-610 Interchange Lane Closure
Tuesday, Sep 30th, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
CONTACT:
Raquelle R. Wooten- Katy Freeway Public Information Officer
281-589-5852 / 713-806-3318 or email: WootenR@pbworld.com
MEDIA ALERT
MAINLANE CLOSURES FOR THE I-10/I-610 INTERCHANGE RECONSTRUCTION
(Houston, Texas)--Starting Wednesday, October 1 the northbound shoulder of I-610 between just south of Post Oak Blvd. and I-10 will be under construction as the first phase of work begins on the I-10/I-610 Interchange reconstruction. The existing shoulder is being rebuilt to serve as a mainlane for eventual traffic shifts to happen as part of the interchange reconstruction. The contractor will begin working on the south end of the project working north and will close one outside lane of traffic beginning Wednesday at 9:00 pm to 5:00 am nightly during the week and around the clock on the weekend (9:00 pm Friday until 5:00 am Monday). The contractor anticipates that the shoulder work should be completed within 7 to 10 day barring no inclement weather delays. The completion of the shoulder work will be marked by the transition of mainlane traffic to the east in this area of I-610 to allow for a construction zone for the new southbound mainlanes and frontage roads.
WHO:
Texas Department of Transportation-Houston District
WHAT:
One outside lane of traffic to be closed on I-610
(just south of Post Oak to I-10)
WHEN:
Nightly, beginning October 1st from 9:00 pm until 5:00 am on weekdays &
from 9:00 pm Friday until 5:00 am Monday on the weekend for the next 7-10 days.
WHY:
To rebuild the shoulder for use as a mainlane during reconstruction of the I-10/I-610 Interchange.
For more information on the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program, including up to date information regarding other lane closures along the I-10 corridor, please visit the Katy Freeway website at www.katyfreeway.org or contact the Katy Freeway Public Information Office at 281-589-5924.
