TxDOT’s work in the League City area to expand I-45 to
six lanes will require several road closures and detours this weekend.
Starting at about 9 p.m. Friday, March 29, until 5 a.m. Monday, April 1, TxDOT crews will close two lanes heading north between FM 517 and state Highway 96 so that they can move traffic onto new paving. That work will involve closing entrance ramps from FM 517 and FM 646 and exit ramps at FM 646 and State Highway 96.
Drivers will have to take a detour along the frontage road to reach FM 517, FM 646, FM 518 and state Highway 96 during the closure
In addition, there will be a total closure of I-45
southbound at FM 646 from 5 a.m. Saturday, March
30 to 5 a.m. Monday, April 1. Motorists will need to detour via the frontage
road. Police officer will be onsite to assist.