Managing our region's transportation and emergency management needs to keep roadways clear, motorists informed and lives safe. #HoustonTranStar
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Complete Roadway Closure Alert: IH-69 Southwest at Fannin St - Southbound due to a major crash involving a fatality. Avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Visit traffic.houstontranstar.org/… for real-time incident updates.
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🎃👻 #HalloweenSafety | Happy Halloween, besties! ✨ Keep your costumes cute and your safety game strong tonight!
✨ Add reflective tape to your costume
🚶 Stick to sidewalks
🚦 Follow traffic signals and stay alert
Stay visible, stay safe, and have a boo-tiful Halloween! 🦇🍬
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It's Halloween and the end of daylight saving time tonight, which means more people are walking and commuting in the dark. It can be hard to spot pedestrians. Always stay alert, keep your eyes on the road and watch out for people on foot! 🌚
#BeSafeDriveSmart #DriveLikeATexan
Happy Halloween! Keep trick or treaters safe tonight. Remember to be extra vigilant for pedestrians, slow down and put the phone away. 📱🚫🚗
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Attention, riders! 📢 Next Bus Texting will be temporarily unavailable beginning Saturday, Oct. 31.
You can still track your bus in the RideMETRO app! 🚌 Download it today to stay up to date on your ride: bit.ly/3JbUQ0T.
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📷 SHELTER-IN-PLACE ADVISORY LIFTED
The shelter-in-place advisory for the area of Morton Ranch Road and Bridge Lake Boulevard has been lifted.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as crews worked to address the gas main break.
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🚨 SHELTER IN PLACE within ½ mile of Morton Ranch Rd & Bridge Lake Blvd due to a 4-inch gas main break. Stay indoors; close windows and doors. Road closed in both directions. Avoid the area and await the official all-clear.
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Traffic alert: SH-288 NB at Reed Rd., major crash affecting multiple lanes. First responders are on scene. Expect delays or find an alternate route. @HCSOTexas @SheriffEd_HCSO @TxDOTHouston @houstontranstar
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Walking after dark? 🚶🌙 Take a little extra care to keep yourself safe.
Wearing reflective clothing or carrying a flashlight can help drivers spot you on the road. Stay alert and stay visible!
#BeSafeWalkSmart #DriveLikeATexan
Complete Roadway Closure Alert: IH-10 East at IH-610 East Loop - Eastbound due to an overturned 18-wheeler. Avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Visit traffic.houstontranstar.org/… for real-time incident updates.
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Traffic alert: IH-69 Eastex Freeway NB, entire freeway closure from Little York to Lee Road, for an Vehicular Crimes Division investigation. @TxDOTHouston is assisting @HCSOTexas with the freeway closure. It will be shut down for approximately one hour. @SheriffEd_HCSO
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Crews are making progress on the hazmat/ heavy truck incident on the Fred Hartman Bridge (SH 146) southbound. They are currently loading the cab of the truck and clean up will continue.
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Parents — keep your trick-or-treaters SAFE while they're out gathering goodies this Halloween. 🎃🍬
Tips for drivers: NHTSA.gov/Halloween-Safety-T…
Don’t let a breakdown spook your Halloween plans! 👻 If your vehicle breaks down on an eligible freeway in the Houston area, Tow and Go has you covered with a FREE tow. 🚗 Save the number before you need it: 713-881-3333. Learn more here: towandgo.com/
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Houston Fire Department is responding to a fire at a restaurant in Terminal C North at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Passengers in the immediate area have been relocated as a precaution. We will provide updates as they become available.
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Traffic alert: SH-146 N/B at Missouri St/Major crash involving 3 vehicles. All N/B lanes on SH-146 at Missouri St are shut down. Life flight was dispatched with 1st responders on location. Avoid the area and seek alternate routes. @HCSOTexas @SheriffEd_HCSO @TxDOTHouston @houstontranstar @HCSO_SSB
UPCOMING @TxDOTHouston ROAD CLOSURES - Scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. 10/26/2026 & end on 03/26/2027.
⚠️I-69 southbound entrance ramp from Webster St.
⚠️Hamilton St. from Pierce St. to Hadley St.
⚠️Gray St. between Chartres St. to Hutchins.
Plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
🚨Closure Start Date Change: These closures are now scheduled to begin at 9am next Monday, November 2, and last through 3pm on Friday, April 2, 2027. Visit traffic.houstontranstar.org/… for the latest information on Houston-area construction closures.
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The future of grid inspections is flying over Greater Houston!
Through our growing drone program, we're using high-resolution and thermal imaging technology to safely inspect electric infrastructure and identify opportunities for improvements. With drone dock locations strategically deployed across our service area, we're supporting our commitment to build and operate the most resilient coastal grid in the nation.
