Beaumont Traffic Snarls During Morning Commute

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Beaumont's morning commute is seeing heavy congestion on U.S. 69 and I-10, with slowdowns near Delaware, College, and downtown approaching 8 a.m. according to the Texas Department of Transportation live maps. Southbound U.S. 69 is seeing traffic slow down just past Delaware Street and turn heavy through the connection with Interstate 10, while I-10 westbound is also experiencing a second wave of congestion shortly past College Street through the interchange with U.S. 69 southbound.

Why it matters

Beaumont's morning commute is a daily occurrence, and these traffic patterns are common for the city. Understanding where the congestion is building can help drivers plan their routes and potentially avoid delays.

The details

The southbound stretch of U.S. 69 in the north end is seeing traffic slow down just past Delaware Street and turn heavy through the connection with Interstate 10. Drivers can expect to be proceeding slowly through at least Harrison Avenue, with very heavy traffic moving at 25 mph and below. On I-10 westbound, a second wave of congestion is building shortly past College Street through the interchange with U.S. 69 southbound. The downtown stretch of I-10 west will also likely pick up some heavier traffic as the morning rush hour approaches 8 a.m.

• The morning rush in Beaumont is getting into gear with congestion building in all the usual spots, according to the Texas Department of Transportation live maps.