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3 outbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway near Bellaire closed due to emergency repairs

All outbound lanes of US-59 near Bellaire expected to reopen by 8 p.m., TxDOT says
Credit: TxDOT
Southwest Freeway emergency repairs

HOUSTON — Three outbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway near Bellaire will be closed through the evening rush hour due to emergency repairs.

The Texas Department of Transportation said this will impact the evening commute so plan accordingly if this is your route home from work.

TxDOT said the after crews pour concrete, it will need time to cure.

Air 11 flew over the scene early Monday morning and it appears to be a damaged expansion joint along the freeway.

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