Houston-area weather and traffic: Dangerous spots on roadways …
WEBHOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- US 59 in Polk and San Jacinto counties is back open after extensive flooding late last week forced the highway's closure. Still, the threat of running into water on the...
East Texas floods: Harris County declares emergency - The Texas Tribune
WEBMay 2, 2024 · Drone footage of high waters along U.S. Highway 59 Thursday showed moving trucks and cars swept away. Businesses and homes have brown water at their windows.
US 59 in counties of Polk, San Jacinto reopens after flooding ... - MSN
WEBP OLK COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - Transportation officials have closed all lanes on US 59 due to severe flooding caused by overnight rainfall. An additional closure was announced by TxDOT Lufkin...
Plans to spend billions on a flood-prone East Texas highway may …
WEBMay 22, 2024 · LUFKIN — U.S. Highway 59, a major evacuation route from Houston, has been a problem for East Texas for decades. And as flooding rivaling that of Hurricane Harvey inundated the region in April,...
US 59 re-opens after flood waters recede - KTRE
WEBMay 4, 2024 · On Satuday, TxDOT said US 59 has reopened for travel. The roadway was flooded, but the water has receded. Authorities urge drivers to stay alert for other flooded roadways and drive safely.
Polk County flooding: Voluntary evacuation order, shelter open
WEBApr 29, 2024 · TxDOT Lufkin shared a photo of flooding on US-59 in Polk County on Monday morning. They said main lanes were closed from US 190 to just north of Baskin Loop overpass.
Plans to Spend Billions on a Flood-Prone East Texas Highway …
WEBMay 22, 2024 · LUFKIN, Texas (AP) — U.S. Highway 59, a major evacuation route from Houston, has been a problem for East Texas for decades. And as flooding rivaling that of Hurricane Harvey inundated the...
Rescue operations underway in Tyler, Polk counties in wake of
WEBOne northbound lane on US Highway 59 throughout Polk County is closed due to flooding caused by severe weather conditions Monday morning. All other lanes have been reopened.
UPDATE: Flash flood warning in effect for Lake Houston area …
WEBMay 3, 2024 · Flood waters from the west fork of the San Jacinto River at Hwy. 59 have left access roads under water as water levels continue to rise in the area. (Courtesy Kevin Bondy) Updated May 3 at 5...
Multibillion-dollar overhaul plans for Texas U.S. 59 may not solve ...
WEBMay 22, 2024 · Proposals to overhaul U.S. Highway 59, a major Houston evacuation route, may not sufficiently address its predisposition for flooding, the Texas Department of Transportation says.
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