Houston TX Local Information
Tourer
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From: Houston area
The North Loop (I-610) as depicted above would be 8 miles longer and also gets very heavy traffic from US 59 back around to I-10. It's also under construction in parts at certain times, including entrance ramp from I-10. The junction of 610 and Hwy 290 has been a major construction area for several years as the whole interchange is undergoing complete change. Finally, when you drop down from 610 back onto I-10 westbound you'll be in the right hand lane so you'll have missed the initial entrance ramp to the HOV lanes. So, you'll have to cross 5 lanes in stop and go heavy rush hour traffic in about 1/4-1/2 mile in order to get on the HOV at the next entrance ramp. I get you're used to heavy traffic but a hassle with Houston drivers you could avoid.
No doubt about it the 5 miles of westbound traffic on I -10 from downtown until you get on the HOV will be slow but in my opinion but I wouldn't take 610.
No doubt about it the 5 miles of westbound traffic on I -10 from downtown until you get on the HOV will be slow but in my opinion but I wouldn't take 610.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Ft Myers FL
The North Loop (I-610) as depicted above would be 8 miles longer and also gets very heavy traffic from US 59 back around to I-10. It's also under construction in parts at certain times, including entrance ramp from I-10. The junction of 610 and Hwy 290 has been a major construction area for several years as the whole interchange is undergoing complete change. Finally, when you drop down from 610 back onto I-10 westbound you'll be in the right hand lane so you'll have missed the initial entrance ramp to the HOV lanes. So, you'll have to cross 5 lanes in stop and go heavy rush hour traffic in about 1/4-1/2 mile in order to get on the HOV at the next entrance ramp. I get you're used to heavy traffic but a hassle with Houston drivers you could avoid.
No doubt about it the 5 miles of westbound traffic on I -10 from downtown until you get on the HOV will be slow but in my opinion but I wouldn't take 610.
No doubt about it the 5 miles of westbound traffic on I -10 from downtown until you get on the HOV will be slow but in my opinion but I wouldn't take 610.
For the reasons stated above, is the reason I would take it...alot of people avoid the loop because of what you state....the only ones that do take the loop are the ones that must, hence, all others avoid it and making for less traffic on it...
I like it when people know of an issue they stay off of it and i am the first to be on it...
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Houston area
Gotta disagree. The ones you must, as you point out, equate to a ton of traffic, meaning folks like you are only a minor amount added to an already crowded fwy. Anyone coming inbound on 59 or 45 that need to go to the Katy Fwy (I-10 west for you Jonesee) or the West Loop (610 south) travel the north loop. That's a lot of traffic, coupled with the mess that is the 610/290 interchange right now causing even more slow downs and backups doesn't sell your point for me.
But hey, I retired recently so no chance I'll be in the middle of either one of those options during rush hour
But hey, I retired recently so no chance I'll be in the middle of either one of those options during rush hour
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: 2 miles from the Sun!
If I herd correctly Houston is the third largest city in America now days,that alone should give anyone an Idea of the traffic they might face. I'll second how bad 610 is especially around the 290 area. Not saying it can't be done, not saying you aren't experienced in heavy traffic, just saying be careful and make it easy on your self. God speed.
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I live in South Florida now. I've lived in Denver, Atlanta, and Detroit. South Florida is worse than all those. Although Atlanta is a special hell because of the highway speed to sudden brakelight stops on the highways.
The time table is set. Once I hit the road, it won't change. Of the whole trip I have heard Houston is the worst and not to make a wrong turn going through. That is why I am getting local help now. I can't avoid it, just have to get through it as efficiently as I can.
The time table is set. Once I hit the road, it won't change. Of the whole trip I have heard Houston is the worst and not to make a wrong turn going through. That is why I am getting local help now. I can't avoid it, just have to get through it as efficiently as I can.
Last edited by Jonesee; Jan 31, 2016 at 07:16 PM.
Houston is #4 by population and #9 by area. Just looked it up.
As I commented before I do I-10 - 610 loop - I-10, just because I 10 has a couple of changes that can sneak up. If you stay in the center most lanes you can make it with few issues, I like to ride in the left lane so I have one less side to worry about, so riding the center lanes is not my first choice.
As I commented before I do I-10 - 610 loop - I-10, just because I 10 has a couple of changes that can sneak up. If you stay in the center most lanes you can make it with few issues, I like to ride in the left lane so I have one less side to worry about, so riding the center lanes is not my first choice.
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