News Release: from the Katy Freeway Public Information Office
Closure of I610 to I10 WB Direct Connectors
Friday, Mar 11th, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
I-610 NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND DIRECT CONNECTOR RAMPS TO I-10 WESTBOUND CLOSED MARCH 11th & 12th
(Houston) – Drivers should expect delays in the vicinity of the I-10/I-610 Interchange over the course of this weekend due to multiple lane closures for freeway reconstruction. Below is a list of this weekend’s scheduled lane closures in the area.
• The I-610 northbound and southbound direct connector ramps to I-10 westbound will be closed starting 9 PM Friday, March 11 until 6 PM Saturday, March 12. Motorists should detour to I-10 eastbound, to exit Washington and make a u-turn to access I-10 westbound.
• The right lane of I-10 westbound from I-610 to Silber will be closed from 9 PM Friday, March 11 until 6 PM Saturday, March 12.
• The right lane of I-610 southbound from I-10 to Memorial will be closed Saturday, March 12 from 7 AM until 7 PM
• The left lane of I-610 northbound from Post Oak to Memorial will be closed Saturday, March 12 from 7 AM until 7 PM
When the I-610 northbound and southbound direct connector ramps to I-10 westbound re-open on Saturday, March 12 motorists will be making the connection on the newest segments of the recently constructed direct connector ramps. Additionally, motorists from I-610 traveling to I-10 westbound will once again be able to utilize the exit to Silber. (Access to Silber from the I-10 westbound mainlanes is expected to be restored next weekend.)
All closures are subject to change due to weather, emergency work, or other events. 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.
