I-45 South to narrow to one lane near Texas City Wye
The Texas Department of Transportation will shut down two southbound lanes between FM 519 south of La Marque and state Highway 146 near Bayou Vista, the department said Thursday.
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk · As published by Galveston County Daily News · · 1 min read
The Texas Department of Transportation will shut down two southbound lanes between FM 519 south of La Marque and state Highway 146 near Bayou Vista, the department said Thursday.
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