Exactly 24 hours later, traffic is back flowing Thursday afternoon on the East Freeway (I-10) after a water main break caused the roadway to crumble.
Houston drivers are spending more time than ever stuck in traffic, with commuters losing more than 3.75 days to rush hour congestion last year, marking a two-hour increase from the previous year.
TxDOT avanza con la demolición del puente de Alabama Street cerca del centro de Houston, con cierres de carriles y rampas por el proyecto I-45.
TxDOT is moving forward with the Alabama Street bridge demolition near downtown Houston, bringing lane and ramp closures tied to the I-45 project.
TxDOT is preparing for this winter storm with a brine treatment despite a rainy forecast. As KPRC 2’s Gage Goulding pointed out this week: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Interim Director of Public Works is not impressed. Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) trucks were spotted delivering their liquid brine mix to bridges and overpasses Friday as part of preparations for an approaching winter storm.
As Houston braces for an incoming winter storm this weekend, transportation officials warn that standard road treatments may prove ineffective against expected icy conditions.
A Houston man has been charged with felony arson after being accused of starting the fire that burned down an abandoned church Monday.
The fire was first reported to KPRC 2 by a caller at around 1 p.m. Monday. The impacted building is located in the 6500 block of the North Freeway.
TxDOT has released new updates on the progress of the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project and its impact on Houston-area roadways.
Molten sulfur can burn skin and eyes on contact, and its vapors can irritate airways. Once cooled, the product becomes a flammable solid, making the cleanup even more delicate.
The southbound lanes were opened to two-way traffic to keep vehicles moving, but the northbound lanes will be closed for at least 24 hours.
Commuters along the 99 Tollway, especially those traveling through Cypress and Katy, are voicing frustration over a long-standing issue: extreme darkness at night. Many drivers report feeling uneasy navigating this stretch of road after sunset due to nearly nonexistent lighting.
Drivers in the Heights and across Houston are bracing for months of major backups as I-10 near downtown is reduced to two lanes in each direction for a long-term construction project.
A problematic roundabout in Houston’s Northside will be demolished just one year after its construction, following numerous crashes and safety concerns.
With Polk Street set to close, many East End residents say the loss of this critical route into downtown will make commutes longer and further isolate their community.
Starting Nov. 7, a major traffic switch will shrink part of I-10 to two lanes between I-45 and Houston Avenue, the latest phase in TxDOT’s $400 million White Oak Bayou Elevation Project.
You’ve probably driven under it dozens of times, the Houston Avenue Bridge that crosses over I-10 near downtown Houston. It’s become infamous for all the wrong reasons.
Are you a driver, resident, or business owner affected by the ongoing FM 1960 construction? Please share your experiences and let us know how you're navigating through the challenges.
Neighbors along Highway 242 and Firetower Road in Montgomery County say confusing flashing yellow lights and stop signs are causing frequent crashes. Records obtained by KPRC 2 show at leasr 24 crashes since January 2024.
With Polk Street set to close, many East End residents say the loss of this critical route into downtown will make commutes longer and further isolate their community.
Houston City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on whether to abandon a stretch of Polk Street in downtown — a move that would clear the way for the George R. Brown Convention Center expansion and TxDOT’s I-45 overhaul.
Houston is preparing for a permanent change to how drivers move between Downtown and East Downtown.
A deadly crash that killed five people in Austin this March wasn’t an isolated incident. It was part of a pattern that prompted federal officials to crack down on commercial truck licensing, particularly focusing on non-U.S. citizen drivers.
Neighbors in a southwest Houston community say they’re living in fear not because of crime, but because of crashes.
The incident happened in the northbound lanes of I-610 W. at Beechnut Street.
A 60-year-old Houston bridge suffered its second collision in three days when a truck crashed into it Saturday night, marking the structure’s 68th recorded strike and prompting hazardous materials cleanup.
The department is planning on replacing paper medical passes with an online system to better control access and reduce misuse. Officials say old paper passes and cards may soon be phased out.
Two left lanes have been blocked off from traffic on I-69 Southwest Freeway at Beltway 8 as crews work to repair damaged concrete, according to TxDOT.
With Labor Day weekend marking the unofficial end of summer, Houston-area law enforcement agencies are teaming up once again to keep impaired drivers off the roads.
The Texas Department of Transportation has initiated the 'Drive Sober. No Regrets' campaign, urging drivers to choose sober transportation options as summer concludes.
Parents of AWTY International School in Spring Branch are planning to protest over a concrete batch plant next to their children's school.
By urging Texans to follow speed limits and increasing law enforcement’s focus on speeding as a public issue, the TxDOT (and Conroe native, Parker McCollum!) hopes to decrease car-crash-related fatalities in Houston and Texas.
For more than a decade, a weathered building off Chartres Street in East Downtown Houston became a living canvas—bold, raw, and ever-changing.
A hazmat spill on US 290 near Badtke Road in west Harris County has led to the closure of multiple eastbound lanes, causing significant traffic delays.
TRAFFIC ALERT: CenterPoint Energy said the main lanes of I-10 near West Sam Houston Tollway will be closed off April 26-27 "to strengthen the resiliency of our electric transmission lines."
A bridge reconstruction project in Houston’s Spring Branch neighborhood has hit yet another speed bump along the way, further delaying its reopening.
On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board released a detailed report on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore caused by a collision with a ship.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has installed a commemorative sign near the site of a fatal crash on SH-225 Eastbound, where Mya Sinceno-Martinez was killed by an impaired driver on September 21, 2024.
DPS troopers have been going door-to-door encouraging residents near the site of a fatal crash in San Jacinto County to leave after sulfur dioxide leaked from the chemical tanker.
Multiple lanes across the Southwest Freeway have been temporarily closed due to damage caused by snowplows that were clearing snow from the roadways.
Houston has found itself in the bullseye of the winter storm threatening to drop several inches of snow and wintry mix on states known for their mild winters.
Gov. Abbott and TxDOT's new PSA urges drivers to follow the “Move Over or Slow Down” law, protecting roadside workers and law enforcement. With holiday traffic increasing, Texans are reminded: slow down, move over—it’s the law.
The Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) has taken over collections for TxTag users.
As the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project moves forward, residents and businesses confront the threat of losing their properties to eminent domain.
TxDOT will be holding two separate public meetings to provide an update on the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project.
If you have plans this weekend, you’ll want to keep an eye out for some major closures as The Texas Department of Transportation continues a repair project.
We can't tell you how to spend your Labor Day celebrations, but we are reminding you to be mindful when you're hitting the roads if you plan on drinking.
Houston is grappling with widespread power outages and hazardous road conditions after Hurricane Beryl. With 515 intersections still without power, drivers are urged to treat these areas as four-way stops to prevent accidents. Stay safe and remember the rules of the road as crews work tirelessly to restore order. How has Hurricane Beryl impacted your commute?
This study aims to address safety, mobility, and infrastructure needs along Interstate 45 South, in response to projected growth in the area.
Recording video could give accident and road rage victims more evidence to solve cases advocates argue. KPRC 2's Re'Chelle Turner takes the question to Mayor John Whitmire.
A deputy was fatally struck while assisting at a crash scene, highlighting the dangers faced by law enforcement officers and other workers on the roads.
Initially, Sheriff Gonzalez reported a "metal piece" in the roadway was causing damage to vehicles but later said it may have actually been “an expansion joint” that became loose.
If you're headed to get an ideal view of the path of totality, TxDOT is giving drivers a couple of tips to keep you safe on the roadways.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said between 10-15 vehicles suffered flat tires due to a large pothole in the westbound/inbound lanes of East Freeway in Channelview.
There were 810 drunk driving crashes in Texas in 2022 during spring break, and now the Texas Department of Transportation has launched a campaign to protect students who are hitting the road this spring break.
Following concerns from community members in the Third Ward, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announced Friday that TxDOT has agreed to temporarily delay the project to allow for the community to receive more information about it and how it will impact traffic.
A phase of a TxDot project is causing a stir in a 3rd ward neighborhood where people say they had no idea about it.
We did it! The year 2023 is coming to an end. There’s no better way to ring in the new year than celebrating with some of your friends and family. Wait. There’s actually an even better way. Celebrating safely.
Mindy Red adorns 10 Christmas trees on her front lawn. She isn’t messing with decorations but instead fixing pictures of drunk driving victims.
In honor of National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, KPRC 2′s Amy Davis and Haley Hernandez were able to speak with a League City couple whose daughter was killed in a crash involving a drunk driver in 2017.
An intersection in Seabrook is at the center of attention after more than 15 accidents have been reported, including fatalities.
Did you know -- since Sept. 1, 2017, it has been illegal to read, write or send a text while driving in Texas?
A truck hauling pallets crashed and blocked multiple lanes on US 90A westbound at FM 1952 in Fort Bend County Wednesday, TxDOT said.
Transportation Freedom Lobby Day at the Texas capitol is happening Tuesday and Houston activists against the I-45 expansion project will be in attendance.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee held a meeting with Federal Highway Commissioner Shailen Bhatt and stakeholders on the upcoming I-45 expansion project.