I-69 Southwest Freeway mainlanes closed at I-610 West Loop in Houston

HOUSTON - There’s a major weekend road closure that Houston drivers need to know about.

All mainlanes of the I-69 Southwest Freeway will be closed in both directions at the I-610 West Loop.

The closure begins at 8 p.m. Friday and lasts until 5 a.m. Monday.

Drivers should expect delays and consider an alternate route. Police will be assisting with traffic control.

The closure is part of the ongoing $259 million I-610 West Loop/ I-69 Southwest Freeway interchange project that began construction in 2017.

According to TxDOT, crews will be placing bridge beams for a new I-610 southbound bridge.

To see a full list of road closures, including some ramp closures, click here.