Gulf Freeway Chaos: Weekend Closures You Need To Know — UPDATE

Updated on May 4: There will be lane closures on the Gulf Freeway this weekend, but it won't be as bad as was originally expected. It will still be bad, so don't celebrate yet, and here's the scoop:

Have fun out there, and drive safely.

HOUSTON, TX — If you have plans to travel on the Gulf Freeway this weekend, we have some news for you: Expect delays. The Texas Department of Transportation is using its authority to shut down stretches of the roadway in both directions beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday.

First, all northbound lanes between NASA Parkway and Scarsdale Boulevard will be closed, and traffic will be forced to detour to the northbound feeder road past exits at NASA, Bay Area, El Dorado, Dixie Farm, and Scarsdale.

In the other direction, all lanes will be shut down south of League City through FM 517 beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday.

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All lanes will reopen on Monday at 5 a.m.

The two stretches of the highway have been subject to ongoing construction projects.

For further information and details, visit the Texas Department of Transportation.

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