Motorists on I-45 Gulf Freeway will face full lane closures for power line work starting on Friday at midnight until 7 a.m. on Sunday. The closures will affect the stretch from Tellepsen Street northbound to Cullen Boulevard southbound, according to CW39.
CenterPoint Energy is upgrading the freeway’s electric system from 69kV to 138kV to improve reliability and capacity. The work is causing temporary freeway closures, as reported by Click2Houston.
Authorities say drivers should follow posted signs and traffic controllers during the freeway closure. Crews from CenterPoint Energy and the Texas Department of Transportation are clearing overhead lines. CW39 provides a traffic map for detours. The closure may cause weekend delays.
