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Transportation

A Big Project On State Highway 288 Will Affect Traffic This Weekend

Gail Delaughter

Posted on January 31, 2019 · Northbound traffic on 288 won't be able to access the direct connectors at the 610 South Loop.

Tags 610 Loop construction freeways State Highway 288 toll road

Transportation

State Highway 288 Toll Project About To Move Into The Next Phase

Gail Delaughter

Posted on August 16, 2017 · They’re almost ready to put down concrete along portions of the 288 toll road. But it’s going to be another couple of years before commuters can drive it.  

Tags pearland State Highway 288 Texas Medical Center toll road txdot

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Construction Is About To Start On A Toll Road To Pearland

Gail Delaughter

Posted on May 8, 2017 · Brazoria County is hoping for congestion relief with its first toll road project. Work should start this summer on the new State Highway 288 toll lanes.

Tags Brazoria County commuting pearland State Highway 288 toll road

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Houston State Senator Tells TxDOT That Minority Businesses Are Being Overlooked

Gail Delaughter

Posted on March 29, 2017 · Transportation commissioners heard concerns over a Houston-area project.

Tags Borris Miles minority-owned business State Highway 288 Texas Transportation Commission txdot

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Floods Shut Down SH-288 For Hours Wednesday Morning

Florian Martin

Posted on January 18, 2017 · Several drivers trying to avoid the floods at MacGregor got stuck in the mud for hours.

Tags Houston flooding State Highway 288

Transportation

Commuters South Of Houston Are Getting A New Travel Option

Gail Delaughter

Posted on November 16, 2016 · Drivers are about to notice a lot of activity on State Highway 288 south of downtown Houston as construction starts on the area’s newest toll lanes.

Tags Brazoria County pearland State Highway 288 toll road txdot

Transportation

What Commuters Need To Know About The State Highway 288 Toll Project

Gail Delaughter

Posted on November 15, 2016 · Construction is about to start on new toll lanes designed to serve the growing population south of Houston.

Tags Brazoria County pearland State Highway 288 Texas Department of Transportation toll road txdot

Transportation

State Highway 288 Toll Project Gets Closer To Construction

Gail Delaughter

Posted on June 21, 2016 · TxDOT says drivers will soon see activity at one of Houston’s traffic hotspots.

Tags Brazoria County road construction State Highway 288 toll road traffic

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