Montgomery County, TX – Drivers in Montgomery County should plan for detours next week as Ford Road at Loop 494 will close for railroad construction. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the closure begins Sunday, January 11, and continues through Wednesday, January 14, while Union Pacific Railroad performs maintenance on the tracks.
The closure will be a total roadway shutdown at the Ford Road railroad crossing, impacting local travel between Porter and East Martin Drive. Officials say all traffic will be redirected through Needham Road and East Martin Road during the work period.
Commuters traveling to and from Loop 494 should allow extra time for delays and plan alternate routes in advance. Law enforcement and county officials will monitor the area for congestion and advise drivers to follow posted detour signs.
The repairs are part of Union Pacific’s scheduled maintenance efforts to improve crossing safety and road conditions in the area.
Motorists can check the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Commissioner’s Office or Sheriff’s Office Facebook pages for updates throughout the week.
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