Houston TranStar

09/08/2026

There will be an overnight closure of the two right southbound main lanes on the West Sam Houston Tollway from Westview Road to IH 10 beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 10 p.m. to Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 4 a.m.

• Crews will be performing scheduled maintenance on the roadway.

Don't forget to visit www.houstontranstar.org to plan your route.

09/08/2026

Distracted driving continues to be a problem in Texas. In 2025, distracted driving was responsible for 86,384 crashes on Texas roads. Any distraction-whether it's texting, eating, grooming, or having a conversation–can be dangerous. Everyone can be impacted by distracted driving!

09/04/2026

Traffic Alert: SH-99 Grand Pkwy North Eastbound at Mossy Oaks - Major crash involving 2 vehicles with an 18-wheeler involved. All eastbound lanes on SH-99 are shut down. Avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Visit https://traffic.houstontranstar.org/roadclosures/ for real-time road condition incident updates.

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day Weekend! Please plan ahead for service on Monday, Sept. 7:

🚌 Operating on Sunday schedules:
• Local Bus
• METRORail
• METRO curb2curb

🚐 Operating on a regular schedule:
• METRO Community Connector

🚍 Park & Ride: Service will not be provided, except for the 500 Downtown Direct, which will operate on its Sunday schedule.

🚗 HOV/HOT Lanes: Closed.

Visit our website for more details: https://bit.ly/4dMpevT.

09/04/2026

Labor Day weekend is here, Houston! 🇺🇸
Whether you’re hitting the road for a vacation or keeping it local, take a few minutes to prepare before you drive. 🚗💨
�📍Check your route: Monitor real-time traffic, road conditions and closures with Houston TranStar’s traffic map. https://traffic.houstontranstar.org/�🔧 Inspect your vehicle: Make sure your tires, fluids, lights and other essentials are ready for the trip.�💧 Pack for the unexpected: Bring water, snacks and emergency supplies.�😴 Stay alert: Never drive impaired or when you’re too tired to safely operate a vehicle.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

09/04/2026

TxDOT's Labor Day impaired driving campaign reminds motorists of the deadly risks of impaired driving and urges them to drive sober and like a Texan: kind, courteous and safe.

During Labor Day Weekend last year, a person was killed by an impaired driver every three hours. Alcohol isn't the only risk. Cannabis, cold medicine, prescription drugs and any substance that affects judgment or motor function can make driving dangerous. Texans have better options: call a rideshare, take public transit, designate a sober driver or stay where you are. The safest plan is the one made before impairment begins.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

🚛 SHARE THE ROAD. SAVE LIVES. 🚗

That 18-wheeler next to you. It can’t stop on a dime — and the driver may not even know you’re there.

Every year, lives are lost because drivers don’t realize how differently big rigs handle. A few small habits from YOU can make a huge difference. 👇

🔹 Don’t Linger Beside a Truck
Hanging out next to a big rig in their blind spot? Risky move. Pass with purpose, then give them room.

🔹 Give Big Rigs Room to Move
These trucks need serious time and space to stop, speed up, and turn. Don’t cut it close.

💡 The bottom line: Be Patient. Be Aware. Be Safe.

Every one of us shares these roads — let’s make sure we all get home safely.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: SH 146 Turn Lane Expansion Project
TxDOT is scheduled to begin work Tuesday, September 8, on a $4.4 million improvement project at the intersection of I-10 and SH 146.

The project will add dual left-turn lanes on SH 146 to improve traffic flow through the intersection. Initial work will take place from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. to remove curbs and part of the median north of I-10.

The overall project will include both daytime and nighttime work and is expected to be completed in fall 2027.

Drivers should watch for changing traffic conditions, allow extra travel time, and use caution in the work zone.

TxDOT says the schedule is weather permitting and subject to change.