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Southbound lane closures on I-45 scheduled this weekend (Oct. 10-12)

Friday, Oct 9, 2026 • 11:59 AM • pvaldes

UTMB employees  commuting to the Galveston Campus this weekend (and other motorists) should be aware of an upcoming closure of two southbound lanes along I-45 near the Texas City Wye. According to TX-DOT, the closure is scheduled to start Saturday, Oct. 10 at 9 p.m. and will last until Monday, Oct. 12 at 5 a.m. The work is part of a a long-term, ongoing project to widen I-45 to eight total lanes.

Employees, students and patients should check road conditions, allow additional travel time, and exercise caution when driving through the area.

For current roadway conditions and traffic updates, visit:

Get an overview of the project from Houston Public Media. 

Please plan accordingly if traversing this area on your commute, for business or to visit a UTMB facility.













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