HOUSTON — As organizers prepare Eleanor Tinsley Park for this year’s Fourth of July celebrations, several streets in downtown Houston will be closed starting Wednesday, July 2, with more closures planned for the holiday itself.
Drivers are urged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use alternate routes to avoid delays.
Street Closures for July 4 Festivities
Wednesday, July 2, 7 a.m. through Saturday, July 5, 9 a.m.
- I-45 exit ramp to Allen Parkway outbound (re-opens at 9 a.m. July 5)
- I-45 entrance ramp from Allen Parkway inbound (re-opens at 5 p.m. July 5)
- Allen Parkway outbound at Bagby (re-opens at 9 a.m. July 5)
- Allen Parkway inbound at Taft (re-opens at 5 p.m. July 5)
- No access to I-45 South/Heiner/Crosby until 5 p.m. Saturday, July 5
- Sabine Street at Memorial Drive and at the Bridge
- Sabine Street at Bridge, blocking southbound traffic to Allen Parkway
- Gillette Street (mid-block) by the Federal building (after apartment entrance)
- Walker and Sabine access blocked to Allen Parkway and Sabine Street
- I-45 North on-ramp and loop to McKinney remains open
- Crosby Street at W. Dallas Street
- Heiner Street at W. Dallas Street
Friday, July 4, 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Bagby northbound at Dallas
- Lamar Street between Smith and Bagby
- Brazos Street at Dallas
Friday, July 4, 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.
- Bagby southbound at Rusk
Friday, July 4, 5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Sawyer Street at Washington Avenue
- Allen Parkway inbound at Waugh
- Allen Parkway Service Road at Montrose Boulevard (resident access maintained)
- Memorial Drive inbound at Waugh Drive
- Memorial Drive outbound at Bagby
Friday, July 4, 9 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Fireworks Display)
- Sabine Street between Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive
Buffalo Bayou Waterway Closure
- The Buffalo Bayou Waterway will be closed from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, July 4, between the Capitol Street Bridge and Montrose Boulevard/Studemont Street.
Travel Reminder
Expect heavy traffic and delays in the downtown area. Attendees are encouraged to use public transportation, rideshares, or alternative routes during the closures.
