IH-45 Traffic Conditions

Motorists traveling southbound on I-45 in Galveston County this weekend may expect delays and detours due to scheduled construction and traffic lane switch will close two travel lanes. 

According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), two southbound lanes of I-45 will be closed between FM-646 and Holland Road in Texas City. The closure will begin at 9 p.m. on Friday, April 25, and continue until 5 a.m. on Monday, April 28.

In addition to the main lane closures, the following ramps will be affected:

• Southbound exit ramp to Holland Road
• Southbound entrance ramp from Hughes Lane/Sunset Drive

Motorists are advised to expect delays, seek alternate routes when possible, and check real-time traffic conditions before traveling.

Visit utmb.edu/public-alert/i-45-traffic or use your preferred traffic app for updates.

All construction activities are weather permitting, and schedules are subject to change.

Motorists traveling northbound on I-45 in Galveston County this weekend may expect delays and detours, as a traffic lane switch will close two travel lanes. 

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, construction crews will close two northbound lanes of the highway from Delany Rd/Century Blvd to FM-517 in La Marque/Texas City/Dickinson. The closure is scheduled from Friday, May 10, at 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Monday morning, May 13. 

The weekend's work could affect access to urgent care at UTMB's Primary and Specialty Care Clinic in Texas City.  Expect delays, find alternate routes when possible, and check current conditions online before you head to your destination, at https://www.utmb.edu/public-alert/i-45-traffic or on your preferred traffic app. 

All work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change. Check Houston TranStar for the latest construction updates  at https://traffic.houstontranstar.org/construction/. 

UPDATED 2 p.m.: TxDOT reports that all lanes in the region are once again open. As construction is ongoing along the I-45 corridor in Galveston County, please exercise caution and observe posted speed limits.   

Expect delays, check the Houston Transtar highway cameras,  and find an alternate route when possible.

If you are a UTMB patient with an appointment this morning and affected by the highway closure, please contact your clinic for instructions. 

If you are a UTMB employee whose morning commute is affected by the accident, please contact your manager. 

Motorists traveling southbound on I-45 in Galveston County this weekend may expect delays and detours. The Texas Department of Transportation will be closing two main traffic lanes from FM 1764 to FM 519 (La Marque area) to realign the highway.  There will also be intermittent ramp closures in the construction zone during the work. 

Two southbound lanes of the highway from FM 1764 to FM 519 will be closed beginning Friday night (April 5) at 9 pm, until 7 am Sunday morning. One lane will remain open. 

After this closure, motorists will be redirected to new pavement and bridges east of the current roadway. This will allow the construction of new southbound lanes and bridges, as well as the new Delaney road intersection.  

The weekend's work could slow access to the island for motorists from the north,  and affect urgent care at UTMB's Primary and Specialty Care Clinic in Texas City.  Expect delays, find alternate routes when possible, and check current conditions online before you head to your destination, at https://www.utmb.edu/public-alert/i-45-traffic or on your preferred traffic app. 

All work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change. Check Houston Transtar for the latest construction updates  at https://traffic.houstontranstar.org/construction/.