Public Notice: Sunday Road Closures, Special Event Advisories, and Municipal Updates

Official City and County Notices for Sunday, March 8, 2026

The City of Houston and Harris County officials have issued several public service announcements and notices regarding traffic, health, and municipal services active for Sunday, March 8, 2026. Residents and visitors are encouraged to review these official updates to ensure safety and minimize travel delays.

Major Traffic and Infrastructure Alerts

Significant construction projects and maintenance schedules will impact travel through the Houston metropolitan area this weekend. Key closures include:

• US-90 Alternate: Total closure of both eastbound and westbound mainlanes and frontage roads from Cunningham Creek Blvd to Ellis Creek Blvd in the Sugar Land area. This closure is scheduled to remain in effect until 8:00 PM this evening.
• IH-45 Northbound Connector: The ramp to IH-610 South Loop Westbound is under total closure for construction through 9:00 PM today. Motorists should detour via IH-45 Northbound to SH-288.
• IH-45 Mainlanes: One inside lane remains closed in both directions between Scott Street and Pease Street until 9:00 PM tonight.
• I-10 Katy Freeway: Ongoing lane reductions for the White Oak Bayou elevation project continue to limit westbound traffic to two lanes between IH-45 and Houston Avenue.

Special Event Street Closures

Several downtown and neighborhood events will necessitate temporary street closures on Sunday morning and afternoon:

• Poppy’s Run for Life: Street closures are in effect from 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Impacted areas include Maury Street (between Providence and Opelousas), Lyons Avenue, McKee Street, and Conti Street.
• World Baseball Classic Staging: Ongoing curb lane closures for bus staging and security fencing are active around Daikin Park and major downtown hotels. Expect delays on Caroline Street, Crawford Street, and Dallas Street throughout the day.
• Rodeo Egress: The I-610 Westbound Kirby Drive exit ramp will be closed tonight from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM to facilitate safe exit traffic from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo events at NRG Park.

Public Health Advisories

The Houston Health Department (HHD) and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) remind residents of the following active health notices:

• Mosquito Surveillance: Health officials have confirmed the first positive West Nile virus mosquito samples of the 2026 season in North and Northwest Harris County. Residents are urged to eliminate standing water and use repellent when outdoors.
• Measles Awareness: HHD continues to monitor community health following recent confirmed cases. Parents are encouraged to ensure vaccinations are up to date and to monitor for symptoms including high fever and a distinct rash.

Municipal Court System Update

The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department reminds residents that a new jury management system officially launches tomorrow, Monday, March 9. This system introduces postcard-style summonses and same-day compensation via debit cards. Residents who have received a new summons should utilize the online juror portal for all reporting instructions and exemption requests.