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Drivers headed to Galveston face new I-45 detours
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk By COREY GREINEISEN The Daily News , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A significant alteration is set to take place on the evening of July 31.
Galveston drivers should prepare for changes on their commute. A significant alteration is set to take place on the evening of July 31.
The Texas Department of Transportation has planned this change, which involves a permanent closure. This closure affects the connection from westbound state Highway 146 to southbound Interstate 45 at a location known as the Wye.
Further details about the detours and their impact on traffic are available from the Texas Department of Transportation or local news sources, such as the Galveston County Daily News.
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Category: local Published: July 20, 2026 Source: Galveston County Daily News Reading time: 1 min
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