The second phase of reconstruction on IH 45 between W. Dallas and Memorial 
will begin Saturday, November 11, 2000, all northbound lanes will be closed 
at 7 PM.  All northbound traffic will detour to US 59 North to IH-610 Loop.  
Two northbound lanes will reopen Monday, November 13, 2000, at 5 AM.

  The Houston Avenue / Memorial Avenue exit and the entrance from Pease,
  St. Joseph's Parkway, and Walker  will be closed until further notice.  
Anyone 
  typically using these routes must find an alternate route.

The following routes are recommended by the Texas Department of Transportation

New Ramp Chartres at Runnels to IH 10 West

Louisiana North to IH 10 West on ramp

Allen Parkway to Studemont or Waugh to IH 10

West Gray to Montrose North (Studemont) to IH 10

Bagby (W. Dallas) to Montrose North (Studemont) to IH 10

San Jacinto to IH 10 East

North on main to IH 45 

Travis to IH 45

The Downtown District is updating it's web site with detailed road closure 
maps and suggested alternate routes.  This information is available at  
http://www.downtownstreets.com. Please check this site regularly for updates 
on street closures.