News Release: from the Katy Freeway Public Information Office
Upcoming Total Closure of I10 EB & WB
Tuesday, Apr 4th, 2006
MEDIA ALERT
UPCOMING TOTAL CLOSURE OF I-10 EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND
IN THE VICINITY OF THE I-10/I-610 INTERCHANGE RECONSTRUCTION
(Houston) – This weekend, April 7-10, 2006, the Texas Department of Transportation's contractor for the I-10/I-610 Interchange reconstruction will totally close I-10/Katy Freeway eastbound and westbound from Washington Avenue to Silber. Simultaneously, three direct connector ramps will be closed including: 1) I-610 southbound direct connector to I-10 eastbound; 2) I-610 northbound direct connector to I-10 westbound; and 3) the long-term closure of the I-10 eastbound direct connector to I-610 northbound. The closures are required for the demolition and removal of now out-of-service direct connector ramps and the placing of beams for new ramps under construction. To view maps of the detours for these closures use the links http://www.katyfreeway.org/I-610NB/I-10_Totalclosure_407.html and http://www.katyfreeway.org/I-610NB/I-10_Totalclosure_407DC.html.
WHO:
Texas Department of Transportation-Houston District
WHAT:
Total Closure of I-10/Katy Freeway Eastbound and Westbound
Between Washington Avenue and Silber and Three Direct Connector Ramps
WHEN:
9 PM, Friday, April 7 until 5 AM, Monday, April 10
WHY:
Bridge Demolition and Beam Placement for Various Direct Connector Ramps
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.
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