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Huntsville Today
By the People, for the People
IH 45 Southbound Closing for Two Nights in Huntsville
Maintenance striping work will require detours next week
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be closing portions of Interstate 45 Southbound near Huntsville for two consecutive nights next week to perform maintenance striping on the mainlanes. The closures are scheduled for Tuesday, February 17 and Wednesday, February 18, and drivers are advised to plan for detours and allow extra travel time.
Why it matters
The IH 45 corridor is a major thoroughfare through the region, so any closures can significantly impact travel and commute times for drivers in the Huntsville area. Proper planning and advance notice of the closures is important to help minimize disruptions.
The details
TxDOT will be closing the southbound lanes of IH 45 near Huntsville for two consecutive nights next week to perform maintenance striping work on the mainlanes. Message boards have already been placed along the route to alert drivers of the upcoming closures, and law enforcement will be on site both nights to help direct traffic through the detour routes.
- The southbound lanes of IH 45 will be closed on Tuesday, February 17.
- The southbound lanes of IH 45 will be closed on Wednesday, February 18.
The players
TxDOT
The Texas Department of Transportation, the state agency responsible for maintaining and improving the state's transportation infrastructure.
What’s next
The closures are weather-dependent, so TxDOT has indicated they could be postponed if conditions are not favorable.
The takeaway
Drivers in the Huntsville area should plan ahead for the upcoming IH 45 southbound closures, allowing extra time for their commutes and following all posted detour signs to safely navigate the area during the maintenance work.
