THIS WEEKEND: Sugar Land PD warns of road closures, hereโs where theyโll be
Before people hit the town for what might be some residents' first official weekend for most to actually enjoy themselves theyโd better be aware of the traffic because there will be several road closures in Sugar Land, starting Friday, July 17 at 9 p.m.
๐Your weekly traffic update: Fourth of July Celebrations & Street Closures
This week many will be heading to Fourth of July celebrations to bring in Americaโs Birthday. If youโre traveling near Allen Parkway, you may have already noticed closures for Freedom Over Texas. However, that is not the only event with surrounding closures.
What to do at broken light intersections or when flashing red in Houston? How to handle roundabouts
A viewer asked our traffic expert: โHeading into hurricane season could you go over what to do at an intersection where the lights are out or all flashing red? Also, could you go over what to do at a roundabout? We have a new nearby and itโs a mess."
METRO abandons next phase of Bus Rapid Train Plan
Before the pandemic, the idea of METROโs โBus Rapid Transitโ was the cornerstone of the public transportation agencyโs future plans. But this week, METRO, under new, seemingly more fiscally responsible leadership, shelved plans to build the next leg of the โBRTโ line.
Expect delays: TxDOTโs $8.3 million project brings major closures to Beltway 8 starting Friday
Starting Friday, June 21, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will begin an $8.3 million roadway rehabilitation project on Beltway 8. Expect multiple extended closures and significant delays. Consider finding alternate routes to avoid the traffic congestion.Stay informed and plan ahead to make your commute smoother. Share this update with fellow drivers! ๐๐จ
ASK 2: Law enforcement presence managing Houstonโs HOV lanes
A viewer asked our traffic expert, Justina Latimer, โWhy can they not enforce the two or more people on the managed lanes. I see so many people who use the HOV lane that only have one person in the vehicle. They need much better enforcement on these lanes.โ
What grinds your gears when youโre driving during Houstonโs strong storms?
We have the potential for thunderstorms, downpours, hail, and damaging winds. And while models are tracking the storms to hit right before our morning rush hour - it made us think about the weather, you, and your morning commute.
Nearly 250 ice-related crashes reported in the Houston area overnight: How to drive safely in arctic freeze
The Houston Police Department is urging drivers to stay safe on the roads after more than 580 crashes were reported in the area overnight. Of those, Mayor John Whitmire confirmed that 251 crashes were ice-related.