News Release: from the Katy Freeway Public Information Office
Total Closure of I-10 Westbound
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006
MEDIA ALERT
UPCOMING TOTAL CLOSURE OF I-10 WESTBOUND IN THE VICINITY OF THE I-10/I-610 INTERCHANGE RECONSTRUCTION
(Houston) – This weekend, June 2-5, 2006, the Texas Department of Transportation's contractor for the I-10/I-610 Interchange reconstruction will totally close I-10/Katy Freeway westbound from west of Washington Avenue to Silber. Additionally, multiple direct connector ramps will be closed at varying times over the weekend, including: 1) the I-10 westbound direct connector to I-610 southbound will be closed 9 PM, Friday, June 2 until 5 AM, Saturday, June 3; 2) the I-610 southbound direct connector to I-10 eastbound and the I-610 northbound direct connector to I-10 westbound will be closed nightly from 9 PM to 5AM, Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3; and 3) the I-10 eastbound direct connector to I-610 northbound will be closed 9 PM, Saturday, June 3 until 5 AM, Sunday, June 4. The closures are required for the placing of beams for new ramps under construction and roadway demolition work. To view maps of the detours for these closures use the links http://www.katyfreeway.org/I-610NB/I-10_totalclosure_602.html.
WHO:
Texas Department of Transportation-Houston District
WHAT:
Total Closure of I-10/Katy Freeway Westbound
Between Washington Avenue and Silber and Multiple Direct Connector Ramps
WHEN:
9 PM, Friday, June 2 until 5 AM, Monday, June 5
WHY:
Beam Placement for New Direct Connector Ramps and Demolition Activities
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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