Warning for Icicle 5 sailors, Highway 146 closed this weekend

[MaryM]

TxDOT will close all main lanes of Highway 146 at Port Road this weekend as crews work to construct a southbound connector ramp from Highway 146 to Port Road.

The main lanes of the highway will be closed Friday, March 9 at 9 p.m. and will reopen Monday, March 12 at 5 a.m.

Drivers should be prepared for congestion and delays in the area. TxDOT advises the public to seek an alternate route if possible.

Traffic will be detoured to the north- and southbound frontage roads and police will be on hand to assist with traffic control

Visit the Houston TranStar website at www.houstontranstar.org. All closures are subject to change due to inclement weather. Follow the TxDOT Houston District on Twitter @TxDOTHoustonPIO

[edthemainsailguy]

head West to Sens Road/ Bay Area Blvd. over in LaPorte @ Spencer or Fairmont....turn South and go to Red Bluff and turn back East...an extra 5-10 minutes max...