The Local Sunset · Thursday, October 29, 2026

Five lanes close on Houston’s Katy Freeway Thursday night

Five lanes of Houston’s Katy Freeway are closed Thursday night, affecting a heavily traveled east‑west route.

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Five lanes close on Houston’s Katy Freeway Thursday night

Five lanes of the Katy Freeway will be closed Thursday night, October 29, 2026. The Katy Freeway is a major east‑west highway in Houston that carries heavy traffic volumes.

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