Texas Metro Daily Traffic Report
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
🚦 Executive Summary
- Expect slower-than-normal travel across the state today, with a cold front bringing rain chances to much of Texas and wet pavement during both rush hours.
- Statewide factors: a Canadian cold front sweeping south through Texas from Monday night into Tuesday morning, Election Day traffic near polling sites, and earlier sunsets after the weekend clock change.
🏙️ Regional Breakdowns
Houston Metro Area (HTX)
- Current Status: Major Gridlock (expected during rain)
- Active Bottlenecks & Incidents:
- I-10 Katy Freeway near White Oak Bayou and I-45
- I-610 West Loop at Post Oak and I-10
- US-59/I-69 Southwest Freeway approaching Loop 610
- I-45 North inbound at Beltway 8
- Wet-pavement stalls and rear-end collisions on all major freeways
- Construction Alerts:
- I-10 White Oak Bayou project running through 2028
- I-45 expansion ramp and lane closures near Downtown
- I-610 South Loop overnight lane closures
- Alternative Routes:
- Beltway 8 to bypass the West Loop and I-10
- SH-288 or US-59 Eastex into Downtown instead of I-45
Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area (DFW)
- Current Status: Minor Delays
- Active Bottlenecks & Incidents:
- I-35E at Stemmons and Dallas North Tollway
- I-635 LBJ Freeway at US-75
- I-30 through Downtown Fort Worth
- I-820 at SH-121
- Rain-slowed commutes on US-75 Central Expressway
- Construction Alerts:
- Long-term I-35E and I-30 work zones with shifting lanes
- Overnight ramp closures on I-635
- Alternative Routes:
- SH-183 or Loop 12 to avoid I-35E
- Dallas North Tollway to bypass I-635 congestion
Austin Metro Area (ATX)
- Current Status: Minor Delays
- Active Bottlenecks & Incidents:
- I-35 through Downtown and the Airport Blvd merge
- MoPac (Loop 1) at Cesar Chavez and Lady Bird Lake
- US-183 at Mueller and Research Blvd
- SH-71 near Montopolis
- Construction Alerts:
- I-35 Capital Express work zones with narrowed lanes
- Overnight lane shifts on US-183
- Alternative Routes:
- SH-130 Toll to bypass I-35
- Loop 360 as a MoPac relief route
San Antonio Metro Area (SATX)
- Current Status: Minor Delays
- Active Bottlenecks & Incidents:
- I-10 NW at Loop 1604 and Fredericksburg Rd
- US-281 North at Loop 1604
- I-35 NE at Loop 410
- I-410 at US-90 and I-10 West
- Wet-weather slowdowns at the I-10/I-35 merge
- Construction Alerts:
- I-35 NEX work zones with lane shifts
- US-281/Loop 1604 ramp work
- Alternative Routes:
- Loop 1604 to bypass the I-410 and I-10 stack
- Wurzbach Pkwy as an alternative to US-281
Corpus Christi Metro Area (CCTX)
- Current Status: Clear to Minor Delays
- Active Bottlenecks & Incidents:
- SH-358 (SPID) at Staples St and Airline Rd
- SH-286 (Crosstown) at SH-358
- I-37 near Downtown and the Nueces River bridge
- Ocean Dr and Shoreline Blvd during rain
- Construction Alerts:
- SH-358 ramp and frontage road work with possible 9 p.m.–6 a.m. closures
- I-37 lane closures near the Nueces River
- Alternative Routes:
- Staples St or Ayers St to bypass SPID
- Nueces Bay Blvd when I-37 ramps are closed
Rio Grande Valley (RGV)
- Current Status: Minor Delays
- Active Bottlenecks & Incidents:
- I-2/US-83 Expressway through McAllen, Pharr, and Edinburg
- I-69C at Edinburg and Pharr
- I-69E near Harlingen and Brownsville
- Bridge approaches at Pharr-Reynosa with extended waits
- Construction Alerts:
- Ongoing I-69 upgrade work zones
- Frontage road ramp closures along the Expressway
- Alternative Routes:
- Business 83 to bypass Expressway congestion
- US-281 (Military Hwy) as a parallel route
🚧 Major Statewide Transit Warnings
- I-35 Austin–San Antonio corridor: 15–30 min rain delays and heavy truck volume
- I-45 Houston–Dallas corridor: wet pavement and reduced visibility near work zones
- I-10 Houston–San Antonio corridor: hydroplaning risk and slowing near Seguin and Schulenburg
- I-37 San Antonio–Corpus Christi: spray and low visibility during rain
- Pedestrian danger: TxDOT says October and November are the deadliest months for Texas pedestrians because of darker streets and poor visibility
- Election Day: added congestion near polling locations and school zones
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This report is for general informational purposes only. Traffic conditions change rapidly and may differ from what is described here. Always check official sources such as TxDOT/DriveTexas and local transportation agencies before traveling, and never use a phone while driving. Nothing in this post is legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Scutt Law PLLC. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
