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Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | Brought to you by Scutt Law PLLC

🚦 Executive Summary

• Expect standard weekday peak-hour congestion in the big metros, with the heaviest slowdowns on I-45, I-10, I-35 and the Loops, plus active work zones in Houston and San Antonio. Moisture from Hurricane Simon’s remnants adds a rain and flash-flood risk, mainly in northern Texas.
• Statewide factors:
  • Simon’s remnants are fueling a multiday storm and flood threat, with isolated flash flooding possible across northern Texas
  • Wet pavement means longer stopping distances, so leave extra following room
  • Reduced visibility and standing water at underpasses during downpours

🏙️ Regional Breakdowns

Houston Metro Area (HTX)

• Current Status: Major Gridlock
• Active Bottlenecks & Incidents:
  • I-45 North Freeway at I-610 North Loop, chronic peak backups
  • US-290 inbound near Beltway 8, stop-and-go
  • I-610 West Loop at the Galleria, heavy both ways
  • I-10 Katy Freeway peak slowdowns, 20–30 min typical
• Construction Alerts:
  • I-10 Katy Freeway HOV lane in a long-term closure that began October 9
  • I-10 westbound, I-45 (Hogan St) to Studemont St: two outside lanes closed until further notice
  • I-69/US-59 Southwest connector and Newcastle/Weslayan ramps: nightly closures, 8 PM–5 AM, through Sunday, October 18
  • I-45 Gulf Freeway southbound near the Texas City Wye: mainlanes recently shifted to new pavement
• Alternative Routes:
  • Hardy Toll Road for I-45 North
  • Beltway 8 or Grand Parkway (SH-99) around I-10 Katy delays

Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area (DFW)

• Current Status: Minor Delays
• Active Bottlenecks & Incidents:
  • I-35E at I-635 (LBJ), chronic merge backups
  • I-30 downtown Dallas Mixmaster, heavy at peak
  • US-75 Central Expressway at I-635, stop-and-go
  • I-35W at I-30 in Fort Worth, slow weaves
• Construction Alerts:
  • Ongoing work zones along I-35E and I-30
  • Nightly lane closures possible, so confirm on DriveTexas
• Alternative Routes:
  • Dallas North Tollway or SH-161 around I-635
  • SH-183 or I-820 for Fort Worth cross-town trips

Austin Metro Area (ATX)

• Current Status: Major Gridlock
• Active Bottlenecks & Incidents:
  • I-35 through downtown, Lady Bird Lake to US-290
  • MoPac (Loop 1) southbound at Cesar Chavez St
  • US-183 at Mopac and I-35, heavy peak flow
  • Ben White (SH-71) at I-35, merge delays
• Construction Alerts:
  • I-35 Capital Express long-term work, with nightly lane and ramp closures
  • Check TxDOT’s weekly I-35 closure list for exact segments
• Alternative Routes:
  • SH-130 toll bypass for through traffic
  • Loop 360 or Lamar Blvd for north–south trips

San Antonio Metro Area (SATX)

• Current Status: Minor Delays
• Active Bottlenecks & Incidents:
  • I-35 NEX, FM 1518 to Loop 1604, ongoing lane and ramp closures
  • I-10 Northwest at Loop 1604, heavy peak flow
  • US-281 at Loop 1604, chronic backups
• Construction Alerts:
  • Loop 1604 eastbound closures near Stone Oak Pkwy and US-281
  • Multi-month Loop 410 project near North Star Mall and the airport
  • Verify closure dates with TxDOT San Antonio before heading out
• Alternative Routes:
  • Wurzbach Pkwy to bypass Loop 410 slowdowns
  • SH-151 or Loop 1604 west for I-10 relief

Corpus Christi Metro Area (CCTX)

• Current Status: Clear
• Active Bottlenecks & Incidents:
  • SH-358 (Padre Island Dr) at Airline Rd and Staples St, light peak slowing
  • I-37 near Navigation Blvd, brief rush-hour delays
  • Ocean Dr, ponding possible during heavy rain
• Construction Alerts:
  • No major long-term closures verified today
  • Check DriveTexas for district work zones
• Alternative Routes:
  • Staples St or Saratoga Blvd (FM 2444) parallel to SH-358

Rio Grande Valley (RGV)

• Current Status: Minor Delays
• Active Bottlenecks & Incidents:
  • I-2/US-83 between McAllen and Pharr, heavy peak flow
  • I-69C at I-2, merge slowdowns
  • Pharr–Reynosa and Hidalgo bridge approaches, variable border-bound waits
• Construction Alerts:
  • Long-term widening along I-2 and the I-69 corridors
  • Expect shifting lanes and reduced speeds in work zones
• Alternative Routes:
  • Military Hwy or Trenton Rd parallel to I-2
  • FM 495 for east–west trips

🚧 Major Statewide Transit Warnings

• I-35 (Austin–San Antonio): NEX and Capital Express work zones, with nightly closures and reduced speeds
• I-45 (Houston–Galveston): recently shifted lanes near the Texas City Wye
• Northern Texas: storm and flash-flood risk tied to Simon’s remnants
• All corridors: work zones carry reduced speeds and heavy fines, so slow down

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Disclaimer: This report is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Scutt Law PLLC. Traffic and weather conditions change quickly and may differ from what is described here. Always check official sources such as DriveTexas, Houston TranStar and local TxDOT district pages, and never use your phone while driving.