Washburn Tunnel

09/21/2026

Take a ride with the crew responsible for maintaining this 76-year-old piece of Harris County history beneath the Houston Ship Channel.

09/17/2026

HEADS UP: The Washburn Tunnel will be closed from Saturday, September 19, from 10 p.m. to Sunday, September 20, at 10 a.m. For regularly scheduled cleaning and maintenance.

09/17/2026

HEADS UP: The Washburn Tunnel will be closed tonight, September 17, from midnight to 4 a.m. for regularly scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your patience.

09/11/2026

UPDATE - the tunnel has reopened. Thank you for your patience.

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⚠️ HEADS UP! ⚠️ Due to a mechanical issue, the Washburn Tunnel is temporarily closed. Our crews are working to restore normal operations as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

09/03/2026

HEADS UP: The Washburn Tunnel will be closed tonight, September 3, from midnight to 4 a.m. for regularly scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your patience.

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Stay weather aware this week as a tropical system brings the risk of heavy rainfall to Southeast Texas. HCTRA is monitoring weather and roadway conditions, and we will share updates if there are major impacts to the toll road system, Washburn Tunnel or Lynchburg Ferry.

According to the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston, the heaviest rainfall is expected Tuesday morning through evening. Slow down, increase your following distance and never drive through flooded roadways. Follow ReadyHarris for emergency updates.

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

Image: NWS Houston/Galveston

08/27/2026

HEADS UP: The Washburn Tunnel will be closed tonight, August 27, from midnight to 4 a.m. for regularly scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your patience.

08/20/2026

HEADS UP: The Washburn Tunnel will be closed tonight, August 20, from midnight to 4 a.m. for regularly scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your patience.

08/15/2026

REMINDER: The Washburn Tunnel will be closed from Saturday, August 15, from 10 p.m. to Sunday, August 16, at 10 a.m. For regularly scheduled cleaning and maintenance.