IH-45 Traffic Conditions

Communication from UTMB Health

I-45 lane closures near Galveston Causeway scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 12

Motorists traveling to and from the UTMB Galveston Campus and other island sites will want to allow extra time for commutes, as highway work on I-45 will create slowdowns this weekend.

On Saturday, Aug. 12, Tx-DOT shared that work will be taking place affecting both northbound and southbound main lanes of IH-45 Gulf Freeway between the Texas City Wye and Galveston Causeway.

One inside lane will be closed affecting those traveling southbound, and one outside lane will be closed affecting those traveling northbound, from 8 am to 4 pm.

The work will include 15-minute rolling full freeway closures on the northbound main lanes. Crews will be working to install and level beams on the railroad overpass near Tiki Island.

During the same period, Virginia Point Road will be completely shut down from the public boat ramp to the turn off to Bubbas Sports Bar. Please note, the public boat ramp will have access at all times and detours will be available for access to Virginia Point Road.

Please drive safely 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.