cspwal Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 On 6/27/2018 at 2:08 PM, samagon said: For the amount of concrete, I think it's going to be 2 lanes that exit for downtown. it's part of the good news: The good newsThe Gulf Freeway connector to I-69 northbound through downtown Houston is scheduled to open in August, along with the at-grade exit to St. Joseph Parkway and Pease Street. ultimately, you get 3 options: 1. exit at the st.joseph/pease exit and enter 59 south at webster street. 2. stay on 45, exit for i-10 east, exit for 59 south. 3. exit 45 for 59 north, exit 59 for i10 west, exit i10 for 45 south, exit 45 for 59 south. Option 4: Go the opposite direction on 45 to begin with and get on 610 and go to that interchange because I'm sure they wouldn't work on 2 interchanges at once that would hinder congestion relief (really though half of 610's major interchanges are under construction at once) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 The new ramp is opening this weekend ! https://twitter.com/TxDOTHoustonPIO/status/1022923784540614656 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 I saw some signs staged nearby, so I figured it was happening soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 So did it open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 5 hours ago, urbanize713 said: So did it open? Yup, I've taken it twice already from UofH as of yesterday. From my dashcam: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJilliams Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Love the view of downtown coming from the south Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 So what was wrong with the old ramp again? Just old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 It's moving the decision point for 59 back by a few miles, separating the traffic with it's own lanes, and also getting rid of a left exit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 wow, that's accelerated from the timeline they provided. I wonder if the rest of it will be accelerated (59 sb closure, and downtown exit opening)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 1 hour ago, samagon said: wow, that's accelerated from the timeline they provided. I wonder if the rest of it will be accelerated (59 sb closure, and downtown exit opening)? Is it that accelerated? I thought on-time opening was next month (August)? I could be wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 4 hours ago, wilcal said: Is it that accelerated? I thought on-time opening was next month (August)? I could be wrong though. 2 days is accelerated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 The new ramp from 45 to downtown will be opening monday https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2018/08/02/298537/txdot-says-redesigned-exit-should-help-traffic-flow-at-a-freeway-hotspot/ Quote TxDOT’s Deidrea George said the revamped exit should be open by Monday morning’s commute. “It will feed directly from 45 northbound,” explained George. “And there will also be two lanes versus the one-lane exit that was there.” And George said having a ground-level exit will greatly help traffic flow. “The addition of the extra lane will definitely help to take traffic off of the freeway and move them out onto the frontage road quicker, which will also free up some of the traffic holdup on 45 northbound,” It looks like opening the Cullen ramp is next. It's unclear when they are going to do 45 N -> 59 S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Dashcam video I took of the new ramp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn-pQVG_FcY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 That's a long exit ramp !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reporter Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Triton said: Dashcam video I took of the new ramp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn-pQVG_FcY Like. I could watch the Houston skyline taken from a moving car all day. I wish there was a moving car webcam for people like me who don't live in Houston anymore so that we could watch the city grow in real time. I even wouldn't mind being in a 'virtual' Houston traffic jam as long as I can see the towers from all those angles at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Thanks. Wish the video came out a little brighter but I suppose this one works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2018/08/02/298537/txdot-says-redesigned-exit-should-help-traffic-flow-at-a-freeway-hotspot/ "After last week’s opening of the direct connector between I-45 northbound and U.S. 59/I-69 North, TxDOT will now open the new St. Joseph Parkway-Pease Street exit to help get traffic into downtown Houston. TxDOT’s Deidrea George said the revamped exit should be open by Monday morning’s commute." Finally! .... no more having to exit onto Scott Street to get home to EaDo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 My question is how bad will the congestion be on 45 to get to this new ramp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 On 8/4/2018 at 9:28 AM, cspwal said: My question is how bad will the congestion be on 45 to get to this new ramp it will be worse for getting downtown than it used to be. but for the people going south and north on 59 it will be far better, and there seems to be many more gulf freeway to 59 drivers than gulf freeway to downtown drivers, or they wouldn't have made the switch. it might be quicker to get downtown to exit scott and get on the feeder, rather than stay on 45 to the "downtown exit" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, samagon said: it will be worse for getting downtown than it used to be. but for the people going south and north on 59 it will be far better, and there seems to be many more gulf freeway to 59 drivers than gulf freeway to downtown drivers, or they wouldn't have made the switch. it might be quicker to get downtown to exit scott and get on the feeder, rather than stay on 45 to the "downtown exit" Some drivers might opt to use the HOT lane that feeds into St. Joseph Pkwy. to get downtown if congestion pricing is in effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felt38 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Took the new dwntn exit a couple weeks ago, and waited 15 minutes in traffic to get there. I am doubtful that opening of the southbound 59 exit is going to drastically improve the situation. I am worried at TXDoT just traded one problem for another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 The Cullen and Scott entrances don't improve the situation. A decent amount of people are getting on from there who aren't exiting downtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 does anyone know when work is going to get going again? seems like they opened the 59 north ramp, the downtown exit, and work has been pretty still for at least, if not longer than a month now. the problem is, I popped my popcorn to eat while watching everyone going to 59 south scramble around while their exit is closed, and it's getting cold. is there a logistical issue? lining up equipment to ensure the quickest possible time between closure? I assume it's not the contractor declaring bankruptcy, while I know that happens on smaller projects, you'd think the state wouldn't hire someone that might do that for such a big project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 another month of no progress. anyone have any details? The ramp was scheduled to close in October, we're servicing December now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 6 minutes ago, samagon said: another month of no progress. anyone have any details? The ramp was scheduled to close in October, we're servicing December now. I am guessing they are waiting to finish the Cullen ramp first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 7 minutes ago, Triton said: I am guessing they are waiting to finish the Cullen ramp first? they are just going so slow, especially compared to how fast everything seemed to be going at the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 19 hours ago, samagon said: they are just going so slow, especially compared to how fast everything seemed to be going at the beginning. I just can't imagine how much of a mess the 59 south closure is going to cause. It's a different level of traffic compared to the north. Does anyone know the detour? Go down St Joseph Parkway and then make a left at Hamilton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Or take 45 to 10 to 59 south - I believe that was the official detour to go north while that ramp was closed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 On 12/5/2018 at 11:51 AM, Triton said: I just can't imagine how much of a mess the 59 south closure is going to cause. It's a different level of traffic compared to the north. Does anyone know the detour? Go down St Joseph Parkway and then make a left at Hamilton? this is my concern. I did notice that they removed the forms on what will be the new ramp columns. so progress, just slower than block 334 apartments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 so January 25th, the sign says. exit 46b closed. which is the 59/288 south exit from gulf freeway. I think it said something like "until further notice" enjoy navigating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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