HOUSTON -- If you’re planning to honor President George H.W. Bush over the next two days in Houston, or if you’re going to be driving near the church where the service is being held, there are things you need to know.
Drivers should expect closures around St. Martin’s Episcopal Church at 717 Sage Road. The following will be in effect from approximately 11 a.m. Wednesday until 1 p.m. Thursday
- Riverway Drive between Sage Road and South Post Oak Lane will be closed
- Sage Road between Tangle Lane and Woodway Drive will be closed
- Woodway Drive between Chimney Rock Road and N. Post Oak Lane will be closed
- Traveling on Woodway between Chimney Rock and the 610 West Loop will be severely restricted. Only residents and business owner needing access into the area will be allowed beyond road closures.
Anyone who wants to go to the public response for President Bush must check in at the Second Baptist Church at 6400 Woodway for METRO bus shuttles and security screenings.
- METRO bus shuttles will begin loading at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday with the first bus scheduled to leave at 5:15 p.m. The last bus will leave at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday.
- Walk-ups will not be allowed for the public ceremony on Wednesday nor the funeral on Thursday.
- Everyone who goes will be screened.
- Photography won’t be allowed.
- No large bags or backpacks
- Weapons of any kind won’t be allowed.
- The funeral on Thursday will be a private service and by invitation only.
Bob Dole salutes George H.W. BushBob Dole is helped from his wheelchair to give a final salute to fellow WWII veteran, George H.W. Bush. https://on.khou.com/2UeyLmL
Posted by KHOU 11 News on Tuesday, December 4, 2018
