610 West Loop northbound Westheimer exit closing for 6-7 months tonight
HOUSTON - Houston drivers traveling in the Galleria area better prepare for a major closure that will last at least half of 2022.
The Westheimer exit ramp off the I-610 West Loop northbound will be closed starting Friday, Jan. 7 at 9 p.m. for six to seven months.
CLICK HERE FOR TRAFFICMAX 360 CONDITIONS
The Texas Department of Transportation says the closure is part of the I-610 West Loop/ I-69 Southwest Freeway interchange project.
Traffic will be detoured to the 610 West Loop northbound exit ramp to Westpark Dr. and continue on the I-610 northbound frontage road to reach Westheimer.
The mainlanes of 610 West Loop from Westpark Dr. to Richmond Ave. will also be closed for the weekend beginning Friday, Jan. 7 at 9 p.m. until Monday, Jan. 10 at 5 a.m.
Drivers will be directed to use the frontage road instead.
Crews will continue preparation for upcoming work on the I-610 West Loop mainlane bridge over I-69 Southwest Freeway.
Click here for a full list of closures to connectors, entrance ramps and exit ramps
Drivers should expect delays this weekend and may want to consider an alternate route. Police officers will be onsite to assist with traffic control.
The I-69/I-610 interchange is a $259 million project which TXDoT says will "significantly enhance safety and improve mobility by widening the connector ramps to two lanes, increasing sight distances, and providing remedies to eliminate weaving."