Houston-area weather and traffic: High water forces closure of Highway 59 in Polk County, other dangerous spots on roadways

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — US 59 near Choates Creek in Polk County is closed in both directions due to high water, and it’s not the only trouble spot around.

Remember, if you come across high water, don’t attempt to drive through it. Turn around, don’t drown.

As of 4 p.m. Thursday, Houston Transtar is reporting the following high water locations.

• IH-69 Southbound At FM 1314 in Montgomery County 3 Frontage Road Lanes Verified at 11:55 AM today
• SH-99 Lanier Pkwy – North Westbound At Spring Stuebner Rd 3 Frontage Road Lanes Verified at 2:06 PM today
• FM-1485 Eastbound At Montgomery-Harris County Line All Mainlanes Closed on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• FM-1485 Northbound At Harris-Montgomery County Line All Mainlanes Closed on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

The video below describes the dangers of driving in flood waters.

Source: Houston Transtar, local authorities, and ABC13.

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