Houston traffic: Beltway 8 WB road closure from Genoa-Red Bluff to I-45

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If your drive takes you through the southeast side of Houston, there’s a major, months-long road closure you need to know about.

Starting 5 p.m. Sunday, all westbound mainlanes of Beltway 8 will be closed from Genoa-Red Bluff to I-45.

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According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the lanes are being closed for road repairs. The closure is expected to remain in place until late August.

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Officials say the westbound entrance from SH 3 will also be closed.

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Traffic will be detoured. The Harris County Toll Road Authority says drivers should take the SH 3 exit onto the frontage road and then reenter at the Beamer Road entrance.

Officials say the I-45 north and southbound direct connector ramps from Beltway 8 will remain open.