Washburn Tunnel

08/06/2026

HEADS UP: The Washburn Tunnel will be closed tonight, August 6, from midnight to 4 a.m. for regularly scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your patience.

08/05/2026

07/30/2026

HEADS UP: The Washburn Tunnel will be closed tonight, July 30, from midnight to 4 a.m. for regularly scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your patience.

07/29/2026

OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT: Your voice can help shape a more flood-resilient Harris County. 🌧️ The Harris County Flood Resilience Plan is being developed, and your feedback will help create a stronger, more prepared community.
➜ Register for tonight's open house: https://bit.ly/4v2qx12
➜ Learn more: www.HCFloodResilience.net
➜ Take the online survey: https://bit.ly/4tsJGJJ

07/23/2026

HEADS UP: The Washburn Tunnel will be closed tonight, July 23, from midnight to 4 a.m. for regularly scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your patience.

07/16/2026

HEADS UP: The Washburn Tunnel will be closed from Saturday, July 18, from 10 p.m. to Sunday, July 19, at 10 a.m. For regularly scheduled cleaning and maintenance.

07/16/2026

HEADS UP: The Washburn Tunnel will be closed tonight, July 16, from midnight to 4 a.m. for regularly scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your patience.

07/14/2026

⚠️ Slow down, increase your following distance and never drive through flooded roadways. Follow ReadyHarris for emergency updates. ⚠️

According to the US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas ,Showers and storms will continue to increase in coverage through the morning commute over southeast Texas. Locally heavy rain could lead to street flooding, especially in low-lying, poor drainage areas. Use caution when driving today!

TRAFFIC UPDATES: https://traffic.houstontranstar.org/roadclosures/
WEATHER UPDATES: https://www.weather.gov/hgx/

07/13/2026

⚠️ Slow down, increase your following distance and never drive through flooded roadways. Follow ReadyHarris for emergency updates. ⚠️

Harris County Toll Road Authority - HCTRA is monitoring weather and roadway conditions as storms are expected across our region Monday and Tuesday.

According to the US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas, locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds are possible, with a slight risk of excessive rainfall across much of Southeast Texas. Street flooding may develop, especially in low-lying areas.

TRAFFIC UPDATES: https://traffic.houstontranstar.org/roadclosures/
WEATHER UPDATES: https://www.weather.gov/hgx/

Image: NWS Houston-Galveston