Washburn Tunnel

HEADS UP: The Washburn Tunnel will be closed from Saturday, June 27, from 10 p.m. to Sunday, June 28, at 10 a.m. For regularly scheduled cleaning and maintenance.

HEADS UP: The Washburn Tunnel will be closed tonight, June 18, from midnight to 4 a.m. for regularly scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your patience.

HCTRA continues to monitor weather and roadway conditions as heavy rainfall remains possible across the region. The National Weather Service Houston/Galveston says a Flood Watch remains in effect.

Additional rainfall totals of 2–4 inches are expected, with isolated higher amounts possible, and rainfall rates could exceed 4 inches per hour in the heaviest downpours. Please stay weather aware, follow ReadyHarris for emergency updates, check conditions before you drive and never enter flooded roadways.

TRAFFIC UPDATES: https://traffic.houstontranstar.org/roadclosures/

WEATHER UPDATES: https://www.weather.gov/hgx/

Image: NWS

The Harris County Toll Road Authority - HCTRA is closely monitoring weather and roadway conditions as rainfall continues across our region.

The US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas says a Flood Watch remains in effect for Southeast Texas through Thursday morning, with the potential for life-threatening flooding in some areas. Heavy rainfall may lead to street flooding.

We will share updates if there are major impacts to the toll road system, Washburn Tunnel or Lynchburg Ferry.

Stay weather aware, follow ReadyHarris for emergency updates, check conditions before you drive and never enter flooded roadways.

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

Image: NWS

UPDATE: The National Weather Service Houston/Galveston says a Flood Watch is now in effect through Thursday morning for all of Southeast Texas, including the entire Houston region. Rounds of showers and thunderstorms may bring periods of heavy rain, with flooding possible in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

Stay aware, slow down and give yourself extra space on the road. Never drive through flooded roadways. Follow ReadyHarris for emergency updates.

TRAFFIC UPDATES: https://traffic.houstontranstar.org/roadclosures/

WEATHER UPDATES: https://www.weather.gov/hgx/

The National Weather Service Houston/Galveston says a Flood Watch is in effect through Wednesday morning for portions of Southeast Texas, including all of the Houston region. Rounds of showers and thunderstorms may bring periods of heavy rain, with flooding possible in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

Stay aware, slow down and give yourself extra space on the road. Increase your following distance and never drive through flooded roadways.

TRAFFIC UPDATES: https://traffic.houstontranstar.org/roadclosures/

WEATHER UPDATES: https://www.weather.gov/hgx/

HEADS UP: The Washburn Tunnel will be closed tonight, June 11, from midnight to 4 a.m. for regularly scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your patience.

We're one week into hurricane season. Now is the time to: ✅ Review your emergency plan;
✅ Stock your supply kit; ✅ Document important papers and property.

These photos were taken a few weeks ago as HCTRA road maintenance crews prepared for the months ahead. With more than 800 lane miles, numerous bridges and overpasses, the Washburn Tunnel and the Lynchburg Ferry to manage, these meetings help make sure crews have the equipment and knowledge they need before an emergency happens.

It only takes one storm to make a major impact. Don’t wait until it’s too late — prepare today!

Follow ReadyHarris and visit https://www.readyharris.org/.

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

🚧 UPDATE: The Washburn Tunnel has returned to normal operations and is now open 24 hours a day. Please note that the tunnel will continue to close every Thursday from 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. for routine maintenance and cleaning. Thank you for your patience.