desirous Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Currently, the freeway merges down to four lanes immediately east of the Southwest Fwy interchange. The area has definitely outgrown its capacity by now. Are there any expansion plans in the works? I'm surprised there isn't more commotion, given that it will be a tolled project perfectly able to pay for itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxConcrete Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Are there any expansion plans in the works?There are plans in the works to expand it to 8 lanes (4 each way) from US 59 to SH 288. I don't know what the timing will be. It is not imminent, but I'm guessing that work could start in 2-4 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 That section also has the most tolls than on any other section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T 2 THA C Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Yea this section has been over capacity for a while during rush hour. It takes like 30 min just to get to S Main from the Southwest Fwy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VelvetJ Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Yea this section has been over capacity for a while during rush hour. It takes like 30 min just to get to S Main from the Southwest FwyIt actually was at capacity within two years of it being finished like which appears to be the case for most new freeways in Houston. You are correct about that wait between Main and 59. It is insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Southbound on the West Belt in the evening is miserable as well. It often backs up past Westheimer from the horrendous merge miles ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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