Storms pass, but high water still holding up SE Texas highways
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- US 59 in Polk and San Jacinto counties is back open after extensive flooding late last week forced the highway's closure.
Still, the threat of running into water on the surface streets and feeder roads near freeways is not over, and many areas are unsafe for travel.
Remember, if you come across high water, don't attempt to drive through it. Turn around, don't drown.
As of Wednesday, May 8 at 6 p.m., Houston Transtar is reporting the following high water locations.
- IH-69 Eastex Northbound at San Jacinto River, Frontage Road U-turn is closed beginning Thursday at 9 a.m.
- IH-69 Eastex Southbound At San Jacinto River, Frontage road U-turn is closed beginning Thursday at 9 a.m.
- FM-1485 Eastbound At Montgomery-Harris County Line All Mainlanes is closed beginning Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:20 AM
- FM-1485 Northbound At Harris-Montgomery County Line All Mainlanes is closed beginning Wednesday, May 1, 2024 3:58 AM
Even though the National Weather Service's flood watch expired Sunday, after 93 hours in effect, moderate to major river flooding is expected to remain a concern for at least a week. Don't drive around any remaining barricades.
The video below describes the dangers of driving in flood waters.
Source: Houston Transtar, local authorities, and ABC13.
