Galveston County drivers should expect delays due to road work on IH-45. Texas Department of Transportation began construction on the northbound lanes from the Galveston Causeway Bridge to the Texas City Wye on Friday at 9 p.m. Work is scheduled to continue until February 10 at 5 a.m., according to Click2Houston.

A new lane addition is causing traffic disruptions, but the project aims to improve safety and traffic flow in the long term. Drivers should expect congestion, follow updated traffic patterns, and pay attention to new signage. Allowing extra travel time or considering an alternate route is recommended to avoid delays, as reported by Click2Houston.

Northbound lane closures on the Gulf Freeway (I-45) from Galveston are causing traffic delays. Texas Department of Transportation is conducting construction for a traffic improvement project. Drivers should allow extra travel time. A live traffic map is available for updates, KHOU.