The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will shut down all northbound lanes of US‑59 at Williams Trace in Fort Bend County for the weekend of September 19‑20, 2026. Motorists are being asked to follow posted detour routes while the work is completed.
The closure begins early Saturday morning and remains in effect through Sunday night. TxDOT has indicated that the project is part of its scheduled weekend maintenance program, designed to keep the highway in good condition without disrupting weekday traffic. Drivers traveling north on US‑59 are advised to consult signage and local maps for the recommended alternate paths.
Fort Bend County officials have been notified of the temporary restriction and are coordinating with TxDOT to ensure clear guidance for commuters. The department stresses that the detour routes have been selected to accommodate the volume of traffic that typically uses the corridor, and that the changes are expected to be temporary.
Motorists planning trips through the area during the two‑day period are encouraged to allow extra travel time and to verify current road conditions before departing. The northbound lane closure is limited to the Williams Trace segment, with southbound traffic remaining open and unaffected. TxDOT will monitor the work site throughout the weekend and will reopen the northbound lanes as soon as the scheduled tasks are finished.