Name: Is construction on Highway 290 almost over?
Uploaded: 12/15/2018 4:14:59 AM
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Description: How will you react when construction on Highway 290 is finally finished? Construction has been going on for years. Some people call it the root canal of Houston traffic. So we got excited about a big party being held Saturday about the freeway almost bein

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A community celebration is planned...but TxDOT also announced five more weeks of closures.

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U.S. 290 is closing this weekend for new bridge construction at Highway 6, FM 1960

Expect delays and even consider an alternate route.

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San Antonio-area woman fined repeatedly for someone else's toll violations

If you believe you have wrongly received a toll violation from HCTRA, you can report the error by calling 281-875-3279 or emailing hctra-pio@hctra.org.

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Red-light cameras could return to Jersey Village

Just two years ago, Jersey Village residents voted against a proposition that would've banned red-light camera programs. Just 35 percent of voters were in favor of the ban.

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Lanes closing temporarily on Highway 6 in Fort Bend County

City officials are encouraging people to be mindful of work crews, expect traffic delays and, when possible, avoid the area to prevent traffic congestion.

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I-45 North reopens after fiery 7-vehicle crash early Friday

The freeway has since fully reopened.

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Drivers, get ready to dish out more money for tolls on the Grand Parkway

Effective January 1, prepare to pay 2% more for tolls on the Grand Parkway. Year after year the 2% increase is approved and that compound interest adds up.

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LIST: High water locations on major roads in the Houston area

Remember: Turn around, don't drown! And watch out for debris.

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Pedestrian hit, killed on Beltway 8 feeder road near Cottingham Road in SE Houston

Police said the driver stayed at the scene, and there were no signs of impairment.

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Raw video: Pedestrian hit, killed in SE Houston

Police are investigating a deadly auto-pedestrian accident in southeast Houston.

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WATCH: Trailer comes loose, smashes into truck on Highway 288

Dash cam video shows the small trailer colliding with another pickup in the adjacent lane before losing some of its cargo and coming to a stop.

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Police: 15-year-old chase suspect crashes into school bus in east Houston

Galena Park ISD said there were no students on the bus at the time of the incident.

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