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City of Angleton road reports

From Angleton

Due to severe icing and dangerous driving conditions, we have shut down Hwy 288 at Hwy 35 for all southbound traffic, Hwy 288 and Loop 220 for northbound traffic.

Other closures include FM 523 at Hwy. 35 for all Southbound traffic and at FM 523 at Hwy 35 at CR 171 for Northbound traffic. Hwy 288 at Hwy 35 is closed for all east and westbound traffic.

Inside the city, Loop 274 at Plum Street has also been shut down for all Southbound traffic and Northbound traffic is being diverted to the feeder road near the 1000 block of Hwy 288 - B.

Power has been down on the South end of Angleton but has come back up as of approximately 5:00 am.

League City PD reports road closures

From League City

The League City Police Department is reporting several road closures this morning due to accidents and extreme icy conditions.

Northbound and southbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway are closed at League City Parkway due to a major accident and icy conditions.

Northbound and Southbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway are closed at FM 646 due to icy conditions.

The bridge over FM 270 has been closed due to icy conditions.

The City of Webster tells us that the NASA Bypass is closed due to icy conditions. League City is notifying residents about these closures through our Blackboard Connect call system, our website and social media pages. Residents can reach the City to report dangerous conditions or for other concerns using our police department’s non-emergency line at 281-332-2566. Emergency calls should continue to be directed to 911. People in need of shelter should contact the state’s helpline by calling 211.

Houston METRO

METRO buses are running as scheduled, but rail is going in 10 minute increments instead of its usual 6.  Expect delays

Inicidents and lane closures

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LANE CLOSURES

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Transtar sanding roads

Houston Transtar sent out the following release on the road conditions this morning.

TxDOT crews are out in full force as winter weather conditions cause icy roadways. Motorists are discouraged from traveling unless absolutely necessary.

Houston District crews, as well as others around the state, are working as conditions are expected to deteriorate before the morning rush hour. Maintenance crews with dump trucks loaded with aggregate have been covering TxDOT bridges and overpasses to help improve traction on the structures.

The sleet and ice can create roadway hazards for motorists. TxDOT reminds those who must travel to use caution, slow down, increase your following distance, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination. Also, if possible, avoid driving on elevated structures because they often contain ice that you cannot see.

Additional road condition information is available by calling TxDOT’s toll-free highway conditions hotline at 1-800-452-9292 or use Texas road conditions on the Internet at http://www.txdot.gov/travel/road_conditions.htm.

Dangerous road conditions

Our freezing temperatures and overnight precipitation are combining for a big mess this morning.  If you don't have to get on the road, you're being advised not to.  Stay with ABC13 Eyewitness News and abc13.com for the very latest.