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TxDOT, SH 288 and Houston

SH 288 toll road: TxDOT lowering rates on Houston's south side
HOUSTON - The Texas Department of Transportation is lowering toll rates on a stretch of SH 288 on Houston’s south side. The reduced rates, which will go into effect as soon as Sept. 1, will apply to more than 10 miles of SH 288 from I-69 to the Harris-Brazoria county line.
SH 288 Toll Rates to be Slashed by Nearly 50% in South Houston Starting September 2025, TxDOT Announces
TxDOT announces nearly 50% toll rate reduction on SH 288 in South Houston, to take effect September 1, 2025. Peak time rates unchanged to control traffic speed.
TxDOT says lower toll rates are coming to SH-288 in Harris County
Harris County drivers along Highway 288 can expect to see lower toll rates as soon as next month, according to TxDOT officials.
TxDOT says SH-288 toll rates in Harris Co. will be cut by nearly half as soon as September
The Texas Department of Transportation says Harris County drivers may see lower toll rates along Highway 288 as soon as next month. ABC13 reported last year about drivers wanting to see lower rates after the state took over operation of the toll lanes from a private operator.
TxDOT slashes some Texas 288 toll rates in half after acquiring the lanes
TxDOT has had the backing of Gov. Greg Abbott, who emphasized how cutting taxes and toll rates in the state was a top priority. "By lowering toll rates and adding free lanes along
TxDOT making big change on SH 288 | Here’s what drivers need to know
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will lower toll rates on the SH 288 managed lanes in Houston starting on ...
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Houston traffic: Major long-term closures at 610 and 288 interchange to ...
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston commuters who frequent the 610/288 interchange will need to plan a way around a major, long-term closure that got underway this weekend.
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Highway 288 connectors to I-610 South Loop shut down | khou.com
Drivers will detour to the SH 288 northbound or southbound connector ramp to I-610 eastbound to the Scott St. exit, U-turn at Scott St. to the I-610 westbound frontage road and re-enter the I-610 ...
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Here is an update on the SH-288 emergency repairs - Click2Houston
The temporary entrance ramp for the SH-288 toll lanes is currently under review with TxDOT. Upon approval from TxDOT, we will begin construction.
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Hwy 288 work to go beyond projected 1000 days of construction
Construction of the SH-288 Express Toll, which started in the fall of 2016 and was originally forecast to finish in 1,000 days, will now stretch into 2020. "It just feels like it keeps going and ...
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Southbound lanes of SH 288 shutdown at Southwest Freeway due to ... - Chron
An accident involving a reported heavy truck has shut down the southbound lanes of SH-288 near the Southwest Freeway. According to Houston Transtar, the accident happened around 2:54 p.m.
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SH 288 experiencing major issues because of pavement failure
HOUSTON – A portion of SH 288 will be closed after a pavement failure caused structural damage to a segment of the roadway. According to the Blueridge Transportation Group (BTG), the pavement ...