Last Updated: January 21, 2026
I-10 White Oak Bayou Project
Construction work is underway on segments of I-10 outside of Downtown that will elevate the main lanes out of the floodplain and reconstruct the Houston Avenue bridge. This may impact access to Downtown and immediately adjacent areas.
For more information on this project and associated detours, follow the link below:
I-10 White Oak Bayou Project Updates
Current Updates
I-10 Westbound between I-45 & Houston Avenue: Will be reduced to 2 lanes through mid-2026.
During construction, expect ramp closures that connect I-10 East to I-45 North (through mid-2028), and I-45 South to I-10 West (through mid-2026).
- For travelers from I-10 East to I-45 North:
- Continue to 610 North, then connect to I-45 North/South.
- For travelers from I-45 South to I-10 West:
- Use I-10 East ramp, exit at McKee/Hardy Street
- Left on Hardy, Left on Providence, use entrance ramp to I-10 West
Additional detour and closure information on the TxDOT project page.
NHHIP Construction Impacts
The following updates relate to impacted access to Downtown and immediately adjacent areas.
For more information on other NHHIP highway segments and associated detours, follow the link below:
Hamilton, Pease & Jefferson Closures
[11/14/2025]: Three closures impacting Hamilton, Pease and Jefferson Streets are scheduled to be in place from Wednesday, November 19, 2025 through Friday, March 20, 2026.
These sections will be closed to install storm sewer infrastructure and undergo roadway construction.
See available detour routes:
Chartres Street Total Closure
[11/11/2025]: A total closure of Chartres Street from Commerce to Runnels will occur from Monday, November 17, 2025 at 9am through Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 6pm.
This section of Chartres Street will be completely closed to traffic to allow for storm sewer installation.
See available detour routes:
St. Emanuel Closure
[3/14/2025]: From March 13, 2025 to Sunday, January 31, 2026, portions of St. Emanuel Street and Capitol Street will be closed for demolition of multiple buildings.
See available detour routes:
This page will be regularly updated as new information is received.