Washburn Tunnel

06/01/2026

⛈️ Hurricane season does not wait for us to be ready. ⛈️

June marks the start of hurricane season, and now is the time to prepare. It only takes one storm to make a big impact. Review your emergency plans, build your supply kit, and stay informed throughout the season.

🔗 Visit ReadyHarris at https://www.readyharris.org to stay informed throughout the season.

05/31/2026

HCTRA’s toll road system does not receive tax dollars. Only toll revenue supports required operations, maintenance, safety and long-term mobility improvements that keep Harris County moving.

05/28/2026

05/19/2026

Multiple rounds of heavy rain are possible across the Houston region through Sunday, according to the US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas. Slow down, leave extra space and give yourself more time on the road. Never drive through flooded roadways. Follow ReadyHarris to stay informed.

Traffic updates: https://www.houstontranstar.org
Weather updates: https://weather.gov/hgx

05/16/2026

Flooding can impact communities across Harris County — your input helps shape real solutions. Take a few minutes to complete the survey at HCFloodResilience.net and make your voice count.

05/06/2026

HEADS UP: The Washburn Tunnel will be closed from Saturday, May 9, from 10 p.m. to Sunday, May 10, at 10 a.m. For regularly scheduled cleaning and maintenance.

05/01/2026

🌧️ Slow down, leave space, and give yourself extra time. 🌧️

Heavy rain and storms will continue across much of Southeast Texas today, according to the National Weather Service. A Flood Watch is in effect from 3 a.m. Friday through 4 a.m. Saturday.

⚠️ Heavy rain can quickly lead to flooded roads, low-lying areas, rivers and creeks. If you get caught in a downpour, reduce your speed, increase your following distance and never drive through flooded roadways. ⚠️

Follow ReadyHarris and visit https://www.houstontranstar.org/ for traffic updates and https://www.weather.gov/hgx/ for weather updates. Please drive with patience and caution today.

Image: US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas

04/09/2026

HEADS UP: The Washburn Tunnel will be closed from Saturday, April 11, from 10 p.m. to Sunday, April 12, at 10 a.m. For regularly scheduled cleaning and maintenance.

04/09/2026

Furniture, lumber, metal… you name it. They've seen it. Our colleagues at the Harris County Toll Road Authority - HCTRA are out there every day clearing junk from the roads so drivers stay safe and traffic keeps moving. Just another way our team keeps the region connected 👍 See an issue on a HCTRA roadway? Call the number on the back of your EZ TAG!