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News Release: from the Katy Freeway Public Information Office


I-10 WB Mainlanes Closed Labor Day Weekend

Tuesday, Aug 28th, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2007

CONTACT:
Raquelle (Wooten) Lewis -Katy Freeway Public Information Officer
281-589-5852 / 713-806-3318
Email: LewisR@pbworld.com

CONTACT:
Tanya McWashington
281-589-5969 / 713-834-2592
Email: McWashington@pbworld.com

MEDIA ALERT

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES CONTINUE LABOR DAY WEEKEND

“I-10 Westbound Mainlanes Scheduled To Close at I-10/Beltway 8 Interchange”

(Houston) The I-10/Katy Freeway westbound mainlanes between Gessner and Wilcrest will close again this weekend beginning 5 AM, Saturday, September 1 until 5 AM, Monday, September 3. At the same time, the I-10 westbound direct connector ramps to northbound and southbound Beltway 8 and the Beltway 8 northbound and southbound frontage roads at I-10 will also be closed. The closures are required for the placing of beams for the new Beltway 8 southbound direct connector ramp to I-10 eastbound currently under construction. Detour information is available using the link http://www.katyfreeway.org/Beltway8/Weekly_Forecast.html. Motorists are reminded to plan ahead when traveling in the area.


WHO
Texas Department of Transportation – Houston District

WHAT
Total Closure of I-10 Westbound Mainlanes between Gessner and Wilcrest
Total Closure of I-10 Westbound Direct Connectors to Beltway 8 Northbound and Southbound
Total Closure of Northbound and Southbound Beltway 8 Frontage Roads at I-10

WHEN
5 AM, Saturday, September 1 until 5 AM, Monday, September 3

WHY
On-going I-10/Beltway 8 Interchange Reconstruction Activities


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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