The Texas Department of Transportation will be closing all main lanes of I-45 between the Woodlands Parkway exit and S.H. 242 as part of an ongoing construction project. The closure from the Research Forest/Tamina exit to FM 1488 and southbound from Windsor Lakes to Wellman Road will start at 9pm on Friday and re-open Monday at 5am.

“All traffic will be diverted to the frontage road,” said TxDot spokesperson Deidrea Samuels.

Drivers will be forced to take Exit 79 College Park/Needham Road going north, and from the Texas 242 exit going south. Law enforcement will oversee traffic control throughout the weekend. Houston Texans fans who are ramping up for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys will now be forced to take detours and plan to pack their patience. click here for complete story & video