Harris County, TX – Drivers along the I-45 North Freeway are facing delays Sunday morning after authorities shut down the flyover ramp at Woodlands Parkway due to icy conditions.
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the closure impacts both northbound and outbound traffic at the Oakridge area, where the on-ramp to Woodlands Parkway has become unsafe for travel. Deputies and highway crews were seen blocking the entrance as freezing temperatures caused slick patches to form on the elevated roadway.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while crews monitor road temperatures and treat surfaces. The sheriff’s office warned that additional closures could follow if icy conditions spread along the corridor.
The closure adds to growing weather-related travel issues across the Houston metro, as overnight freezing rain and near-freezing wind chills continue to create hazardous driving conditions. Officials are urging drivers to slow down, allow extra time for travel, and remain alert for changing traffic patterns.
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