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County issues traffic and public-safety advisory for I-10/Boyt Road demolition this weekend
Summary
County officials warned that demolition work on Boyt Road across Interstate 10 will close east- and westbound lanes, require detours and likely create significant traffic congestion and safety hazards; residents were urged to avoid the area if possible.
Jefferson County officials advised residents that demolition work on Boyt Road at Interstate 10 will begin this weekend and will require temporary closures of east- and westbound lanes, with significant traffic impacts and detours expected.
Why it matters: The demolition and planned crossover work will disrupt traffic on a major interstate and adjacent local roads, increasing risk of delays, accidents and neighborhood cut-through traffic.
Details: County officials said TxDOT will oversee demolition and that the county has coordinated with TxDOT. Motorists traveling toward Houston are expected to be diverted; officials said drivers can use Highway 90, Highway 124, Highway 61, Highway 146 or Loop 610 and I-10 in Houston as alternate routes depending on destination and local conditions. The court announced plans for extra on-site security and traffic control; county staff warned that detours and localized neighborhood closures will be in place and that barricades will prevent cut-through traffic on some local streets.
Officials urged residents to avoid the area if possible during the demolition window, noting that the schedule may be weather dependent and that crews hope to complete both sides in one weekend.
Ending: County communications staff and law enforcement will disseminate updated traffic messaging; residents were advised to plan alternate routes and heed posted barricades and law-enforcement directions during the demolition period.
