Westbound I-10 Lane in Beaumont Reopening After Delays

Drivers should expect alternating closures during the reopening weekend.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:19am

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of multiple traffic cones in a grid pattern, representing the temporary lane closures on the reopened westbound I-10 in Beaumont.Alternating lane closures on westbound I-10 in Beaumont will continue as the additional lane reopens after months of delays.Beaumont Today

The Texas Department of Transportation has announced that a portion of westbound Interstate 10 in Beaumont will reopen this weekend after months of delays. Alternating lane closures are expected from 8 p.m. Friday, April 10 through 10 p.m. Sunday, April 12 as the additional lane is brought back into service.

Why it matters

The prolonged closure of this westbound I-10 lane has caused significant traffic delays in Beaumont for nearly a year. The reopening is expected to alleviate congestion and improve traffic flow through the area.

The details

The reopening will take place between the Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway and 11th Street exits on westbound I-10. Drivers are urged to use caution and anticipate possible delays during the alternating lane closures over the weekend.

  • The lane reopening will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • The alternating lane closures will continue through 10 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Texas Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for maintaining and improving Texas' transportation infrastructure.

Corey Crenshaw

A Beaumont City Councilmember who has been advocating for the reopening of this westbound I-10 lane.

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What they’re saying

“I appreciate TxDOT listening to our concerns and reopening this lane that has been causing delays for nearly a year while it was unnecessarily closed by the contractor.”

— Corey Crenshaw, Beaumont City Councilmember

What’s next

Drivers should plan for alternating lane closures and possible delays when traveling westbound on I-10 in Beaumont this weekend.

The takeaway

The reopening of this westbound I-10 lane in Beaumont is expected to significantly improve traffic flow and reduce congestion that has plagued the area for nearly a year. However, drivers should still exercise caution and anticipate some delays due to the alternating lane closures during the reopening process.