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| 4627 | 4/15/2009 | 1:13:26 PM | 56 | HCTRAEmailBlast1.jpg | The Katy Managed Lanes open April 18 |
GOOD NEWS FOR I-10 COMMUTERS: A WHOLE NEW WAY TO COMMUTE.
WELCOME TO THE NEW AND IMPROVED KATY FREEWAY. Starting April 18, everything changes on I-10. The Katy Managed Lanes become fully operational between Downtown Houston and Katy to give you new commuting options, even when you’re driving solo. HERE’S HOW IT WORKS. Now there are four HOV lanes: two heading in and two heading out of town between Highway 6 and Loop 610 for commuters to use throughout the day. Single drivers are welcome to use the lanes any time. If you’re traveling solo during HOV hours, just remember to drive in the designated EZ TAG lane on the right as you approach a tolling plaza so your EZ TAG can be read. MAKING HOV LANES WORK HARDER FOR EVERYONE. This new concept puts underused HOV lanes to good use for everyone, offering more options and helping to ease traffic in the main lanes. And by managing the tolls, we’ll keep traffic moving. AN EZ TAG IS THE EZ ANSWER. As always, carpoolers and motorcycles ride free in both directions during HOV hours. For everyone else, and at all other times, an EZ TAG is required. GET THE SCOOP. For complete details, and to sign up for your EZ Tag, go to KatyManagedLanes.org today. |
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| 4444 | 12/19/2008 | 4:30:35 PM | 56 | TRA_NWTransitRamps_12.08.pdf | HCTRA Announces Opening of NW Transit Center Ramps To Katy Managed Lanes |
Media Contact: LaWanda Howse, Special Projects Manager Office: (832) 601-7879 e-mail: lawanda.howse@hctra.org December 19, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toll Road Authority Opens Northwest (NW) Transit Center Ramps HOV drivers can now access the Katy Freeway Managed Lanes to and from the NW Transit Center Ramps HOUSTON – The Harris County Toll Road Authority will open the NW Transit Center Ramps beginning Monday, December 22, 2008. High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) will now be able to access the Katy Freeway Managed Lanes to and from the NW Transit Center during normal HOV hours. Current HOV hours are 5 – 11 AM and 2 – 8 PM, Monday thru Friday, both directions (eastbound and westbound). The NW Transit Center access points to the Katy Freeway Managed Lanes were still under construction when the facility initially opened on October 29th. Only METRO buses were allowed on the NW Transit Center ramps to and from the managed lanes while construction was being completed. Now that construction has been completed HOV drivers will also be able to access the managed lanes to and from the NW Transit Center ramps. For more information on the operations of the Katy Freeway Managed Lanes go to www.hctra.org/katymanagedlanes. |
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| 4422 | 12/11/2008 | 3:54:44 PM | 56 | Commuters Save Significant Time When Driving New Katy Freeway.pdf | Significant Time Travel Savings on the New Katy Freeway |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 CONTACT: Tanya McWashington - Katy Freeway Public Information Officer 281-589-5969 / 713-834-2592 or email: mcwashington@pbworld.com STUDY REVEALS COMMUTERS ARE SAVING SIGNIFICANT TRAVEL TIME WHEN TRAVELING ALONG THE NEW I-10/KATY FREEWAY “Texas Transportation Institute Completes a Review of Katy Freeway Travel Times and Speeds” (Houston, Texas) – At the request of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) recently completed a review of travel times and speeds along the I-10/Katy Freeway. This initial analysis of commuter benefits relative to the recently completed expansion project reveals that drivers are saving significant time during roundtrip commutes between SH 99 and the I-610/West Loop when comparing traffic conditions in June 2008 to data collected during a recent review in November, particularly during peak time hours. After opening the freeway in its full lane capacity at the end of October, commuters traveling the Katy Freeway corridor now save an average of 15 minutes of time during their morning commutes by increasing average travel speeds by 25 MPH, and save on average another 12 minutes of time during afternoon commutes by increasing average travel speeds by 19 MPH. “We are pleased about the recent survey results that tell us that drivers are saving as much as 40 – 45 minutes a day on their roundtrip commutes on the new and improved Katy Freeway,” says Delvin Dennis, TxDOT Houston District Engineer. In June 2008, drivers were averaging speeds of 33 MPH and travel times of 36 minutes during morning commutes between SH 99 and the West Loop. Afternoon commutes were averaging 35 MPH with travel times of 34 minutes. With the completion of construction, morning commuters are now averaging speeds of 58 MPH and travel times of 21 minutes with afternoon commuters averaging 54 MPH and travel times of 22 minutes when traveling this same distance. This translates to almost 2 ½ hours per work week that commuters are given back valuable time to spend in other ways besides sitting in traffic. The initial findings from I-10/Katy Freeway Updated Travel Time Study are available for review on the Katy Freeway web site via the link http://www.katyfreeway.org/KatyFwyTravelTimes.pdf. TTI will be performing a more detailed analysis and will present a comprehensive technical report after the first of the year. For more information on the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program, please contact the Katy Freeway Public Information Office at 281-589-5924 or visit the Katy Freeway web site at www.katyfreeway.org. -30- |
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| 4315 | 10/27/2008 | 9:16:35 AM | 56 | TxDOT Celebrates Katy Program Completion.pdf | TxDOT Celebrates Katy Program Completion |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2008 CONTACT: Tanya McWashington - Katy Freeway Public Information Officer 281-589-5969 / 713-834-2592 or email: mcwashington@pbworld.com GOVERNOR RICK PERRY, U.S. CONGRESSMAN JOHN CULBERSON, AND FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR THOMAS J. MADISON JOIN TXDOT IN CELEBRATING COMPLETION OF THE KATY FREEWAY RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM “We promised completion in six years … and still beat the clock!” (Houston, Texas) -- On the morning of Tuesday, October 28, 2008, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will celebrate the completion of the mega Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program. Texas Transportation Commissioner Ned S. Holmes will serve as master of ceremonies for a ribbon-cutting ceremony with special guests Governor Rick Perry, Federal Highway Administrator Thomas J. Madison, and U.S. Congressman John Culberson on program to celebrate the program’s completion. Following a major investment study, an environmental impact study and final design, the beginning of the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program was celebrated with a ground-breaking ceremony in June 2003. Less than six years later, TxDOT is excited to celebrate the completion of this monumental program that not only sets precedence in the state but across the nation. Raquelle Lewis, TxDOT spokeswoman said, “We promised completion in six years … and still beat the clock!” The Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program is the largest freeway reconstruction program ever performed in the State of Texas and represents a number of strategic partnerships involving visionary and collective thinking of many groups including area transportation partners, municipalities, and the business and residential communities all contributing to make this program a reality. Drivers along the Katy Corridor are now experiencing transportation improvements that include (1) a minimum of four continuous through lanes in each direction and as many as eight lanes at key connector, entrance and exit ramp locations, (2) three continuous frontage road lanes with additional lanes for turning movements at key intersections, (3) improved drainage and flood control throughout the corridor, and (4) the new Katy Tollway/Managed Lanes which offer two lanes in each direction dedicated for METRO buses and HOV riders, as well as drivers willing to pay a toll. The Harris County Toll Road Authority will open the new Katy Tollway/Managed Lanes in its initial Phase 1 operations effective 5 AM, Wednesday, October 29. The facility will open for HOV drivers with two or more people in the vehicle and buses only between the hours of 5 AM – 11 AM and 2 PM – 8 PM, Monday through Friday. Constables from Harris County Precinct 5 will have a large presence on the new managed lanes with driving patrols to monitor operations and enforce the facility’s HOV 2+ requirements. For more information on the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program, please contact the Katy Freeway Public Information Office at 281-589-5924 or visit the Katy Freeway web site at www.katyfreeway.org. -30- |
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| 4307 | 10/21/2008 | 5:47:36 PM | 56 | Media Alert - Katy Ribbon Cutting.pdf | Local Officials Planning for Katy Freeway Ribbon Cutting |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008 CONTACT: Tanya McWashington - Katy Freeway Public Information Officer 281-589-5969 /713-834-2592 or email: McWashington@pbworld.com MEDIA ALERT LOCAL OFFICIALS PLANNING TO CELEBRATE EARLY COMPLETION OF KATY FREEWAY RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM! (Houston) The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will host an official ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 28 at 10 AM marking the official completion of the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program. On June 28, 2003, federal, state, and local officials gathered on the IH 10 corridor to officially kick-off construction. Next Tuesday, less than six years later, TxDOT officials will celebrate the early completion of this monumental project. Historically, a construction project of this magnitude would take 10 – 12 years to complete. Through strategic local partnerships, innovative financing, and creative scheduling, TxDOT will complete the largest project in the State’s history in record timing. We promised completion in six years … and still beat the clock! Governor Rick Perry, Congressman John Culberson, Federal Highway Administrator, Thomas J. Madison, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett and TxDOT Executive Director Amadeo Saenz along with a host of other local, state, and federal officials and dignitaries are scheduled to be in attendance for the celebration. This ribbon cutting will mark the completion of the IH 10 eastbound and westbound mainlanes including the new Katy Tollway/Managed Lanes. Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) will open the managed lanes to HOV users beginning 5 AM, Wednesday, October 29. Hours of operation will be 5 AM - 11 AM and 2 PM - 8 PM, Monday through Friday. Media representatives interested in covering the ribbon cutting celebration are encouraged to contact the Katy Freeway Public Information Office at (281) 589-5924 by 3 PM, Friday, October 24 for information on event location and how to access the area. WHO Texas Department of Transportation WHAT Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program – Ribbon Cutting Celebration WHEN 10 AM, Tuesday, October 28 WHERE Beltway 8 Northbound Flyover For more information on the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program, including up-to-date information regarding lane closures along the I-10 corridor, please visit the Katy Freeway website at www.katyfreeway.org or contact the Katy Freeway Public Information Office at 281-589-5924. -30- |
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| 4297 | 10/17/2008 | 5:42:25 PM | 56 | Upcoming Katy Freeway Program Closures |
Below is an updated list of the scheduled closures associated with the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program as of Friday, October 17, 2008.
CONTRACT C1 (SH 6 to east of ELDRIDGE) CLOSURES . One outside lane of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound mainlanes between PARK TEN and east of SH-6 as well as the I-10/Katy Freeway eastbound exit ramp to ELDRIDGE will be closed Saturday, October 18 from 7 AM to 3 PM. Detour to the Dairy Ashford exit and U-turn to the I-10 westbound frontage road to Eldridge. CONTRACT D (I-10/BELTWAY 8 INTERCHANGE) CLOSURES . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the BELTWAY 8 northbound and southbound direct connector ramps to I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound continuously beginning 9 PM, Friday, October 17 until 5 AM, Monday, October 20. Traffic will detour via the I-10 eastbound direct connector ramp and exit Gessner and U-turn to the I-10 westbound frontage road. Traffic destined southbound will turn left on the Beltway 8 southbound frontage road and enter the Beltway 8 southbound mainlanes from Memorial. Traffic destined northbound will turn right on the Beltway 8 northbound frontage road and enter the Beltway 8 northbound mainlanes from Westview. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound direct connector ramps to BELTWAY 8 south- and northbound nightly Monday, October 20 through Wednesday, October 22 from 9 PM to 5 AM. Traffic destined southbound will detour via the Beltway 8 frontage road exit to the I-10 eastbound frontage road, turn right on the Beltway 8 southbound frontage road and enter the Beltway 8 southbound mainlanes from Memorial. Traffic destined northbound will detour via the Beltway 8 frontage road exit to the I-10 eastbound frontage road turn left on the Beltway 8 northbound frontage road and enter the Beltway 8 northbound mainlanes from Westview. . The I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound entrance ramp from KIRKWOOD will be closed nightly Monday, October 20 through Wednesday, October 22 from 9 PM to 5 AM. Detour to the next entrance ramp. CONTRACTS E1 & E2 (BETWEEN BELTWAY 8 and I-610) CLOSURES . Two inside lanes of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound mainlanes between I-610/WEST LOOP and BUNKER HILL will be closed nightly Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18 from 9 PM to 10 AM. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-610/WEST LOOP northbound direct connector ramp to I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound on Saturday, October 18 from 6 AM to NOON. Detour to the I-610/West Loop northbound direct connector to I-10/Katy Freeway eastbound, exit at Washington Ave./Westcott St. and U-turn at the signalized intersection to access the I-10 westbound mainlanes. . One outside lane of the I-610/WEST LOOP southbound direct connector ramp to I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound will be closed on Saturday, October 18 from 6 AM to NOON. . Two inside lanes of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound mainlanes between I-610/WEST LOOP and BUNKER HILL will be closed overnight from 9 PM, Sunday, October 19 through 5 AM, Monday, October 20. Please note that all closures are subject to change in the event of inclement weather. For more information on the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program including up to date information regarding other lane closures along the I-10 corridor, please visit the Katy Freeway website at www.katyfreeway.org or contact the Katy Freeway Public Information Office at 281-589-5924. |
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| 4284 | 10/10/2008 | 4:52:15 PM | 56 | Upcoming Katy Freeway Program Closures |
Below is an updated list of the scheduled closures associated with the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program as of Friday, October 10, 2008.
CONTRACT C2 (DAIRY ASHFORD to east of KIRKWOOD) CLOSURES CONTRACT . There will be alternate lane closures on the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound and westbound frontage roads between WILCREST DR and ELDRIDGE PKWY on Saturday, October 11 from 8 AM to 3 PM. CONTRACT D (I-10/BELTWAY 8 INTERCHANGE) CLOSURES . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound direct connector ramps to BELTWAY 8 northbound and southbound beginning 9 PM, Friday, October 10 until 5 AM, Monday, October 13. Detour via the Beltway 8 exit and remain on the I-10 westbound frontage road to access Beltway 8 via the north- or southbound frontage roads. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound direct connector ramps to BELTWAY 8 northbound and southbound overnight Monday, October 13 through Wednesday, October 15 from 9 PM to 5 AM. Detour via the Beltway 8 exit and remain on the I-10 westbound frontage road to access Beltway 8 via the north- or southbound frontage roads. . Two inside lanes of the BELTWAY 8 northbound mainlanes at I-10/KATY FREEWAY will be closed Monday, October 13 through Wednesday, October 15 from 9 PM to 5 AM. CONTRACTS E1 & E2 (BETWEEN BELTWAY 8 and I-610) CLOSURES . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound mainlanes at OLD KATY ROAD/NORTH POST OAK nightly on Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11 from 9 PM to 10 AM and on Sunday, October 13 from 9 PM to 5 AM. Traffic will detour to the Old Katy Road exit to the I-10 westbound frontage road and re-enter the I-10 westbound mainlanes after Antoine. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-610/WEST LOOP north- and southbound direct connector ramps to I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound nightly on Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11 from 9 PM to 10 AM and on Sunday, October 12 from 9 PM to 5 AM. Northbound traffic will detour to I-10 eastbound, exit at Washington/Westcott, to I-10 westbound, to the Old Katy Rd exit to the I-10 westbound frontage road, and re-enter the I-10 westbound mainlanes after Antoine. Southbound traffic will detour to the Old Katy Rd. exit, to the I-10 westbound frontage road and enter I-10 westbound after Antoine. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-610/WEST LOOP north- and southbound direct connector ramps to I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound nightly on Monday, October 13 and Tuesday, October 14 from 9 PM to 5 AM. Traffic should detour to I-10/Katy Freeway eastbound, turn left at Washington Ave./Westcott St. to enter the I-10 westbound mainlanes. . Two outside lanes of I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound between I-610/WEST LOOP and SILBER will be closed on Monday, October 13 and Tuesday, October 14 from 9 PM to 5 AM. Please note that all closures are subject to change in the event of inclement weather. For more information on the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program including up to date information regarding other lane closures along the I-10 corridor, please visit the Katy Freeway website at www.katyfreeway.org or contact the Katy Freeway Public Information Office at 281-589-5924. |
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| 4262 | 10/3/2008 | 3:44:50 PM | 56 | Upcoming Katy Freeway Program Closures |
Below is an updated list of the scheduled closures associated with the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program as of Friday, October 3, 2008.
CONTRACT C1 (SH 6 to east of ELDRIDGE) CLOSURES . One outside lane of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound mainlanes and the I-10 westbound exit ramp to SH-6 will be closed on Saturday, October 4 from 7 AM to 10 AM. Detour to Park Ten exit ramp and U-turn. CONTRACT C2 (DAIRY ASHFORD to east of KIRKWOOD) CLOSURES . Two outside lanes of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound frontage road between ELDRIDGE PKWY and DAIRY ASHFORD will be closed continuously beginning 8 AM, Monday, October 6 until 5 PM, Friday, October 17. CONTRACT D (I-10/BELTWAY 8 INTERCHANGE) CLOSURES . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the BELTWAY 8 southbound frontage road at I-10/KATY FREEWAY beginning 9 PM, Friday, October 3 until 5 AM, Monday, October 6. Traffic will detour to the Beltway 8 southbound frontage road flyover bridge. CONTRACTS E1 & E2 (BETWEEN BELTWAY 8 and I-610) CLOSURES . One inside lane of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound mainlanes between SILBER and WILCREST will be closed beginning 9 PM, Friday, October 3 until 5 AM, Monday, October 6. . One inside lane of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound mainlanes between SILBER and WASHINGTON AVE./WESTCOTT ST. will be closed daily Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 from 6 AM to 6 PM. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound mainlanes between SILBER and CAMPBELL nightly Monday, October 6 through Thursday, October 9 from 9 PM to 5 AM. Detour to the I-10 westbound frontage road. ************************************************************************************ A Glimpse at Next Weekend's Work... . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound mainlanes between I-610/WEST LOOP and SILBER beginning 9 PM, Friday, October 10 until 5 AM, Monday, October 13. More details will be provided, including detours, in next week’s list. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-610/WEST LOOP north- and southbound direct connector ramps to I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound nightly Monday, October 13 and Tuesday, October 14 from 9 PM to 5 AM. More details will be provided, including detours, in next week’s list. Please note that all closures are subject to change in the event of inclement weather. For more information on the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program including up to date information regarding other lane closures along the I-10 corridor, please visit the Katy Freeway website at www.katyfreeway.org or contact the Katy Freeway Public Information Office at 281-589-5924. |
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| 4225 | 9/26/2008 | 3:34:20 PM | 56 | Upcoming Katy Freeway Program Closures |
Below is an updated list of the scheduled closures associated with the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program as of Friday, September 26, 2008.
CONTRACT D (I-10/BELTWAY 8 INTERCHANGE) CLOSURES . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound direct connector ramps to BELTWAY 8 north- and southbound from 9 PM, Friday, September 26 until 5 AM, Monday, September 29. Detour to the Kirkwood exit ramp and U-turn to enter the I-10 eastbound mainlanes to access the ramp to Beltway 8 north- and southbound. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the BELTWAY 8 southbound frontage road between WESTVIEW and I-10/KATY FREEWAY beginning 6 AM, Saturday, September 27 until 5 AM, Monday, September 29. Detour right on Westview to Brittmoore, turn left to the I-10 westbound frontage road, U-turn at Wilcrest to the I-10 eastbound frontage road, to the Beltway 8 southbound frontage road. CONTRACTS E1 & E2 (BETWEEN BELTWAY 8 and I-610) CLOSURES . One outside lane of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound mainlanes between GESSNER and BELTWAY 8 will be closed from 9 PM, Friday, September 26 until 5 AM, Monday, September 29. . One outside lane of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound mainlanes between CAMPBELL and CHIMNEY ROCK will be closed on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28 from 7 AM to 6 PM. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound exit ramp to GESSNER from 9 PM, Friday, September 26 until 5 AM, Monday, September 29. Detour to the Beltway 8 exit and U-turn to the I-10 eastbound frontage road to access Gessner. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound entrance ramp from BLALOCK/ECHO LANE from 9 PM Friday, September 26 until 5 AM, Monday, September 29. Detour to the Beltway 8 entrance ramp. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound entrance ramp from BINGLE/VOSS RD. from 9 PM, Friday, September 26 until 5 AM, Monday, September 29. Detour to the Beltway 8 entrance ramp. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound exit ramp to BINGLE/VOSS RD. on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28 from 7 AM to 6 PM. Detour to the Silber exit and U-turn to the I-10 westbound frontage road to Bingle/Voss. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound exit ramp to CHIMNEY ROCK/WIRT RD. on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28 from 7 AM to 6 PM. Detour to the Silber exit and U-turn at Silber to the westbound frontage road to Chimney Rock/Wirt. ************************************************************************************** Please note that all closures are subject to change in the event of inclement weather. For more information on the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program including up to date information regarding other lane closures along the I-10 corridor, please visit the Katy Freeway website at www.katyfreeway.org or contact the Katy Freeway Public Information Office at 281-589-5924. |
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| 4103 | 9/19/2008 | 2:15:11 PM | 56 | Upcoming Katy Freeway Program Closures |
Below is an updated list of the scheduled closures associated with the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program as of Friday, September 19, 2008.
ALL LANE CLOSURES ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE ********************************************************************************** Please note that all closures are subject to change in the event of inclement weather. For more information on the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program including up to date information regarding other lane closures along the I-10 corridor, please visit the Katy Freeway website at www.katyfreeway.org or contact the Katy Freeway Public Information Office at 281-589-5924. |
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| 3855 | 9/12/2008 | 12:11:25 PM | 56 | Upcoming Katy Freeway Program Closures |
Below is an updated list of the scheduled closures associated with the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program as of Friday, September 12, 2008.
ALL LANE CLOSURES ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE *********************************************************************** Please note that all closures are subject to change in the event of inclement weather. For more information on the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program including up to date information regarding lane closures along the I-10 corridor, please visit the Katy Freeway website at www.katyfreeway.org or contact the Katy Freeway Public Information Office at 281-589-5924. |
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| 3783 | 9/5/2008 | 4:32:28 PM | 56 | Upcoming Katy Freeway Program Closures |
Below is an updated list of the scheduled closures associated with the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program as of Friday, September 5, 2008.
The I-10/Katy HOV Lane will close permanently effective Monday, September 8, 2008. HOV service will resume as part of the new Katy Tollway/Managed Lanes operation in late October. ***************************************************************************************** CONTRACT C1 (SH 6 to east of ELDRIDGE) CLOSURES . There will be alternating lane closures on the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound mainlanes between PARK TEN and DAIRY ASHFORD beginning 9 PM, Friday, September 5 until 8 AM, Sunday, September 7. . One inside lane of southbound SH-6 will be closed between PARK ROW and the I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound frontage road on Saturday, September 6 from 7 AM to 10 AM. CONTRACT D (I-10/BELTWAY 8 INTERCHANGE) CLOSURES . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound direct connector ramps to BELTWAY 8 north- and southbound on Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6 from 9 PM to 5 AM. Detour to the Gessner exit to the I-10 eastbound frontage road, U-turn to the I-10 westbound frontage road to access Beltway 8 north- and southbound. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound frontage road between the WILCREST entrance ramp and BELTWAY 8 on Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6 from 9 PM to 5 AM. Detour to the I-10/Katy Freeway eastbound mainlanes. Apartment complex access will be maintained. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound entrance ramp from KIRKWOOD Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6 from 9 PM to 5 AM. Detour to the I-10 eastbound entrance ramp from Beltway 8. . One outside lane of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound mainlanes between WILCREST and BELTWAY 8 will be closed on Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6 from 9 PM to 5 AM. CONTRACTS E1 & E2 (BETWEEN BELTWAY 8 and I-610) CLOSURES . Two alternate lanes of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound mainlanes between CAMPBELL and CHIMNEY ROCK/WIRT RD. will be closed on Saturday, September 6 from 6 AM to 6 PM. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound exit ramp to CAMPBELL on Saturday, September 6 from 6 AM to 6 PM. Detour to the Bingle/Voss Rd. exit. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound exit ramps to BUNKER HILL, BLALOCK/ECHO LANE/CAMPBELL, and BINGLE/VOSS RD. on Saturday, September 6 from 6 AM to 6 PM. Detour to the Gessner exit ramp to the I-10 eastbound frontage road. CONTRACT G (I-610 to west of WASHINGTON) CLOSURES . Two inside lanes of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound mainlanes between WASHINGTON AVE./WESTCOTT ST. and SILBER will be closed beginning 9 PM, Friday, September 5 until 7 AM, Saturday, September 6. A Glimpse at Next Week’s Work... CONTRACT D (I-10/BELTWAY 8 INTERCHANGE) CLOSURES . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the BELTWAY-8 southbound frontage road at I-10/KATY FREEWAY on Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9 from 9 PM to 5 AM. Detour to the I-10 westbound frontage road, U-turn at Wilcrest to the I-10 eastbound frontage to access the Beltway 8 southbound frontage road. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the BELTWAY-8 northbound frontage road at QUEENSBURY on Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9 from 9 PM to 5 AM. Turn right at Queensbury, left on Attingham, right on the I-10 eastbound frontage road to the I-10 eastbound frontage road, U-turn at Gessner to the I-10 westbound frontage road to the Beltway 8 northbound frontage road. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound mainlanes between KIRKWOOD and GESSNER on Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9 from 9 PM to 5 AM. Detour to the I-10 eastbound frontage road. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of northbound and southbound WILCREST at I-10/KATY FREEWAY on Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9 from 9 PM to 5 AM. Northbound traffic will detour right on the I-10 eastbound frontage road to U-turn at Beltway 8 to the I-10 westbound frontage road. Southbound traffic will detour on the I-10 westbound frontage road, U-turn at Kirkwood to the I-10 eastbound frontage road to access southbound Wilcrest. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the BELTWAY-8 southbound frontage road between WESTVIEW and I-10/KATY FREEWAY on Monday September 8 and Tuesday, September 9 from 9 PM to 5 AM. Detour to turn right on Westview, left on Brittmoore, turn right on the I-10 westbound frontage road to U-turn at Wilcrest to the I-10 eastbound frontage road to the Beltway 8 southbound frontage road. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the BELTWAY-8 southbound frontage road between WESTVIEW and I-10/KATY FREEWAY beginning 6 AM, Saturday, September 13 until 5 AM, Monday, September 15. Detour to turn right on Westview, left on Brittmoore, turn right on the I-10 westbound frontage road, U-turn at Wilcrest to the I-10 eastbound frontage road to the Beltway 8 southbound frontage road. Please note that all closures are subject to change in the event of inclement weather. For more information on the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program including up to date information regarding other lane closures along the I-10 corridor, please visit the Katy Freeway website at www.katyfreeway.org or contact the Katy Freeway Public Information Office at 281-589-5924. |
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| 3778 | 9/5/2008 | 11:46:04 AM | 56 | HOV Closure_Reminder Notice_090508.pdf | I-10/KATY HOV Lane Closure - Monday, September 8 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 CONTACT: Tanya McWashington - Katy Freeway Public Information Officer 281-589-5969 / 713-834-2592 or email: mcwashington@pbworld.com REMINDER - I-10/KATY HOV LANE TO CLOSE EFFECTIVE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 (Houston) Katy Corridor drivers are reminded that effective Monday, September 8, the I-10/Katy HOV Lane will close permanently as contractors begin the final paving activities on the western end of the I-10 westbound mainlanes and proceed east. As the new lanes are completed, traffic will be switched to the new roadway over the course of the next eight weeks. Carpoolers, vanpoolers and motorcycles will utilize the regular I-10 mainlanes during this closure and are encouraged to prepare for traffic delays during afternoon commutes. Special accommodations for METRO to maintain bus operations within a closed lane in the active construction area will be provided. HOV service for carpools, vanpools and motorcycles will resume in late October as part of the new Katy Tollway/Managed Lanes operation. We encourage the continued patience and flexibility of the driving public as we enter these last and very important phases of construction. Please note that all closures are subject to change in the event of inclement weather. For more information on the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program, including up-to-date information regarding other lane closures along the I-10 corridor, please visit the Katy Freeway website at www.katyfreeway.org or contact the Katy Freeway Public Information Office at 281-589-5924. -30- |
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| 3743 | 8/29/2008 | 5:00:14 PM | 56 | Upcoming Katy Freeway Program Closures |
Below is an updated list of the scheduled closures associated with the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program as of Friday, August 29, 2008.
ALL WEEKEND LANE CLOSURES WILL BE SUSPENDED AS OF 9 PM, FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 ** The I-10/Katy HOV Lane closure scheduled for Monday, September 1 has been postponed until Monday, September 8 due to preparations for Hurricane Gustav ** ********************************************************************************* Please note that all closures are subject to change in the event of inclement weather. For more information on the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program including up to date information regarding other lane closures along the I-10 corridor, please visit the Katy Freeway website at www.katyfreeway.org or contact the Katy Freeway Public Information Office at 281-589-5924. |
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| 3742 | 8/29/2008 | 4:56:48 PM | 56 | I-10/Katy HOV Lane Closure Postponed due to Storm |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2008 CONTACT: Tanya McWashington - Katy Freeway Public Information Officer 281-589-5969 / 713-834-2592 or email: mcwashington@pbworld.com MEDIA ALERT I-10/KATY HOV LANE CLOSURE – CANCELED (Houston) The I-10/Katy HOV lane closure scheduled for Monday, September 1 has been postponed until Monday, September 8 as preparations are being made for the potential effects of Hurricane Gustav. For more information on the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program, please visit the Katy Freeway website at www.katyfreeway.org or contact the Katy Freeway Public Information Office at 281-589-5924. -30- |
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| 3712 | 8/24/2008 | 6:45:19 PM | 56 | I-10 EB to BW8 Connector Ramps Now Open For Service |
The I-10/Katy Freeway eastbound direct connector ramps to Beltway 8 north- and southbound are now open for service as of 6:30 PM this evening. The opening of these ramps marks the completion of the reconstruction of all eight direct connector ramps at the I-10/Beltway 8 Interchange.
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| 3710 | 8/22/2008 | 5:00:44 PM | 56 | Final Ramps Open at I-10 Beltway 8 Interchange.pdf | Final Ramps Completed at I-10/Beltway 8 Interchange |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2008 CONTACT: Tanya McWashington - Katy Freeway Public Information Officer 281-589-5969 / 713-834-2592 or email: mcwashington@pbworld.com RELIEF FOR DRIVERS AT I-10/BELTWAY 8 INTERCHANGE “Final Direct Connector Ramps Open for Service This Weekend” (Houston) The much anticipated completion of the I-10/Beltway 8 Interchange will occur this weekend as the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plans to open the final two direct connector ramps on Sunday, August 24. Over the last 16 months, drivers and residents in the vicinity of the I-10/Katy Freeway and Beltway 8 have endured a multitude of ramp and lane closures, varying detour routes and almost nightly construction activities while TxDOT contractor Williams Brothers Construction demolished and reconstructed all eight direct connector ramps as part of the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program. TxDOT along with its contractor’s commitment to delivering these transportation improvements as quickly as possible coupled with the public’s patience and flexibility created the opportunity for this originally scheduled two year construction period to be reduced significantly. Monday morning drivers destined to Beltway 8 north- or southbound will now have direct access from I-10 eastbound almost 8 months ahead of schedule. With the opening of these direct connector ramps, the I-10 eastbound entrance ramp from Kirkwood will also re-open. Also this weekend, the I-10/Katy Freeway eastbound mainlanes throughout the project will be in its final configuration providing a minimum of four continuous through lanes with as many as eight lanes at key locations. Drivers have been experiencing reduced travel times when traveling eastbound as a result of this newly opened roadway. “The improved flow of traffic that drivers are experiencing on I-10 eastbound is a clear example of what is anticipated throughout the corridor when our contractor opens the new I-10 westbound roadway,” said Gary Trietsch, TxDOT Houston District Engineer. With the completion of the eastbound mainlanes, the Inner Katy Connector ramp will open on Monday, August 25 after being closed for nearly three years during construction. Drivers who were previously using Old Katy Road from the Northwest Transit Center will now have direct access from the 290 Northwest HOV lane to the I-10 eastbound HOV lane as well as from the Northwest Transit Center to I-10 eastbound. Operation hours for the Inner Katy Connector are 5 AM to 11 AM and 2 PM to 8 PM, Monday – Friday. As construction activities near completion on this project, drivers are reminded that the I-10/Katy HOV lane will close on Monday, September 1 for final striping of the I-10 westbound mainlanes. For more information on the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program, including up-to-date information regarding lane closures along the I-10 corridor, please visit the Katy Freeway website at www.katyfreeway.org or contact the Katy Freeway Public Information Office at 281-589-5924. -30- |
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| 3709 | 8/22/2008 | 2:45:41 PM | 56 | Upcoming Katy Freeway Program Closures |
Below is an updated list of the scheduled closures associated with the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program as of Friday, August 22, 2008.
CONTRACT C1 (SH 6 to east of ELDRIDGE) CLOSURES . The inside lane of northbound and southbound SH-6 between the I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound frontage road and north of the ADDICKS DAM will be closed Saturday, August 23 from 7 AM to 3 PM. CONTRACT G (I-610 to west of WASHINGTON) CLOSURES . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound entrance ramps from SHEPHERD/DURHAM and TC JESTER on Saturday, August 23 from 5 AM to 10 AM. Detour to the Washington Ave./Westcott St. entrance ramp. . One alternate lane of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound mainlanes between DURHAM/SHEPHERD and I-610/WEST LOOP will be closed on Saturday, August 23 between 5 AM and 10 AM. . One inside lane of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound mainlanes between I-610/WEST LOOP and the UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD will be closed Saturday, August 23 from 8 AM to 10 AM. ********************************************************************************** A Glimpse at Next Weekend's Work... . The I-10/Katy HOV Lane will close permanently effective Monday, September 1, 2008. HOV service will resume as part of the new Katy Tollway/Managed Lanes operation in late October. Please note that all closures are subject to change in the event of inclement weather. For more information on the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program including up to date information regarding other lane closures along the I-10 corridor, please visit the Katy Freeway website at www.katyfreeway.org or contact the Katy Freeway Public Information Office at 281-589-5924. |
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| 3695 | 8/18/2008 | 12:08:35 PM | 56 | HOV Closure_Update.pdf | I-10/Katy HOV Closure - Update |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2008 CONTACT: Tanya McWashington - Katy Freeway Public Information Officer 281-589-5969 / 713-834-2592 or email: mcwashington@pbworld.com I-10/KATY HOV CLOSURE – UPDATE (Houston) In an effort to minimize the duration of the upcoming I-10/Katy HOV closure, TxDOT contractors have identified work activities that can be completed in advance of the permanent lane closure allowing for the closure date to be pushed back to Monday, September 1. This change in date will not compromise the expected completion of the I-10 westbound mainlanes and will offer HOV drivers an additional week to plan and prepare for their I-10 westbound commutes during the HOV closure. As contractors complete final paving and striping activities, the new I-10 westbound mainlanes will open beginning on the western end of the corridor and will proceed east. Special accommodations for METRO to maintain bus operations within a closed lane in the active construction area will still be provided. Drivers are reminded that for safety and liability reasons, carpools and vanpools will not be permitted to travel within the construction area. HOV service for carpools and vanpools within the new Katy Tollway/Managed Lanes will be provided by the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) in late October 2008. We encourage the continued patience and flexibility of the driving public as we enter these last and very important phases of construction. Please note that all closures are subject to change in the event of inclement weather. For more information on the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program, including up-to-date information regarding other lane closures along the I-10 corridor, please visit the Katy Freeway website at www.katyfreeway.org or contact the Katy Freeway Public Information Office at 281-589-5924. -30- |
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| 3694 | 8/15/2008 | 4:26:26 PM | 56 | Upcoming Katy Freeway Program Closures |
Below is an updated list of the scheduled closures associated with the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program as of Friday, August 15, 2008.
CONTRACT D (I-10/BELTWAY 8 INTERCHANGE) CLOSURES . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound mainlanes between WILCREST and BELTWAY 8 beginning 9 PM, Friday, August 15 until 5 AM, Saturday, August 16. Traffic will detour to the I-10 eastbound frontage road. CONTRACTS E1 & E2 (BETWEEN BELTWAY 8 and I-610) CLOSURES . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound entrance ramp from BINGLE/VOSS RD. on Saturday, August 16 from 7 AM to 6 PM. Detour to the Chimney Rock entrance ramp. . There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of northbound and southbound GESSNER at I-10/KATY FREEWAY on Wednesday, August 20 and Thursday, August 21 from 9 PM to 5 AM. Northbound traffic will detour to the I-10 eastbound frontage road, U-turn at Bunker Hill to the I-10 westbound frontage road to Gessner. Southbound traffic will detour to the I-10 westbound frontage, U-turn at the Beltway 8 frontage road to the I-10 eastbound frontage road to Gessner. ********************************************************************************** A Glimpse at Next Week’s Work... CONTRACT D (I-10/BELTWAY 8 INTERCHANGE) CLOSURES . The I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound entrance ramp from KIRKWOOD will close effective Monday, August 18 until Monday, August 25. CONTRACT G (I-610 to west of WASHINGTON) CLOSURES . One alternate lane of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY westbound mainlanes between DURHAM/SHEPHERD to east of I-610/WEST LOOP will be closed on Saturday, August 23 from 7 AM to 10 AM. Please note that all closures are subject to change in the event of inclement weather. For more information on the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program including up to date information regarding other lane closures along the I-10 corridor, please visit the Katy Freeway website at www.katyfreeway.org or contact the Katy Freeway Public Information Office at 281-589-5924. |
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