Major I-10 HOV connection to close for two years starting Friday evening
TxDOT recommends planning for an additional 15 to 30 minutes of travel time while traffic patterns adjust in the area.
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · As published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · · 1 min read
TxDOT recommends planning for an additional 15 to 30 minutes of travel time while traffic patterns adjust in the area.
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