Overview
- Officials expect packed roads Thursday as the Houston Open runs at Memorial Park, the Astros open at Daikin Park with a 3:10 p.m. first pitch, and the NCAA Sweet 16 tips at Toyota Center with the University of Houston at 9:05 p.m.
- Street changes near the ballpark include closures along Texas Avenue, Crawford Street, Congress Street, Hamilton Street, and Avenida de las Americas, with lane restrictions around Toyota Center on Bell Street and Polk Street and added controls on La Branch Street during event times.
- Memorial Park access will be limited for the Texas Children’s Houston Open, with closures on Memorial Loop Drive in both directions and on Arnot Street between Wescott and East Memorial Loop Drive, which will shift more drivers onto surrounding arterials.
- TxDOT says eastbound I-10 Katy Freeway mainlanes from I-610/US 290 to Washington Avenue and Westcott will close for repairs from 9 p.m. Friday, March 27, to 5 a.m. Monday, March 30, along with nearby frontage road and ramp closures that will add to delays.
- Travel advisers urge riders to take METRORail, allow extra time, and reserve parking through SpotHero, ParkWhiz, or ParkMobile, with a warning to use the parkmobile.io link to avoid scams as weekend crowds grow with added events like the Bayou City Art Festival.