Transportation
Many of Texas’ most congested roadways are in Harris County, new report says
Posted on · The report found five of the top 10 most congested roadways in the state are located in the Houston area.
Tag: freeways
Transportation
Houston Traffic Campaign Looks To Promote Safety After Freeway Breakdowns
Posted on · Safety experts say exiting your vehicle on or near the freeway could make a dangerous situation even worse.
Houston Matters
I-45 Widening Project Stalled Amid Lawsuit (March 15, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Why the I-45 widening project is on hold, and a conversation with Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Transportation
State Seeks Public Input On Environmental Study For Controversial I-45 Project
Posted on · Houstonians will have 30 days to comment on the project but one neighborhood group says that period needs to be extended.
Transportation
Free Towing Program Expands To More Houston-Area Freeways
Posted on · The aim of the program is to prevent local roadways from becoming snarled because of a breakdown.
Transportation
With Lighter Traffic On The Roads TxDOT Hopes To Speed Up Construction
Posted on · Now that many commuters are home because of the COVID 19 pandemic contractors have more time to work on some major freeway projects.
Transportation
What The Coronavirus Could Mean For Traffic Congestion In Houston
Posted on · Experts say it could be months before we start seeing big drive-time backups on local freeways. There could also be more weekday traffic in neighborhoods because people are working at home.
Houston Matters
When It Rains, Houston’s Freeways Flood. One Researcher Wants To Change That
Posted on · Rice University's Jim Blackburn wants a flood warning system created that would shut down freeways before they flood.
Transportation
New Program Helps First Responders Safely Clear Crashes From Houston Freeways
Posted on · To address the region’s high rate of traffic crashes, the Houston-Galveston Area Council is launching its first-ever public safety campaign.
Transportation
Debate Intensifies Over The I-45 North Widening Project
Posted on · The City of Houston says it will hold public forums throughout the summer to gather input. But some residents say they still feel their voices aren’t being heard.
Transportation
Houston Drivers Are Advised To Steer Clear Of A Traffic Hotspot This Weekend
Posted on · If you travel on a section of I-69, you may want to plan another route. A lot of work is happening at Houston’s busiest freeway interchange.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Carbon Neutral Oil, And Highway Construction Updates (June 7, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Carbon neutral oil, an update on local freeway projects, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and pianist Kenny Broberg.
Transportation
Gulf Freeway Interchange Project Means 6 Months Of Detours In League City
Posted on · Work starts this weekend on a project aimed at improving traffic flow at FM 646.
Transportation
A Big Project On State Highway 288 Will Affect Traffic This Weekend
Posted on · Northbound traffic on 288 won't be able to access the direct connectors at the 610 South Loop.
Transportation
TxDOT Says It Hopes To Quickly Wrap Up Repairs At 610 Ship Channel Bridge
Posted on · Lane restrictions are still in place as TxDOT works to fix a problem that was discovered over the weekend. But officials say the bridge remains safe for vehicles.