TxDOT will close the 69/59 Southbound Connector Ramp to IH-610 West Loop Southbound beginning at 9:00 PM, Friday, April 29 until further notice. Several news outlets have reported that the closure could last for 2 years.

TxDOT offers the following detour but most residents who travel the loop will know an alternate route.

“Traffic to continue on the IH-69 southbound main lanes and take the Fountain View exit ramp. Take the U-turn at Fountain View and continue onto the first entrance ramp onto the IH-69 northbound main lanes. Continue on the IH-69 northbound mainlanes and take the connector ramp to the IH-610 southbound mainlanes.”