Galveston Cruiser Posted February 26, 2009 Author #26 Share Posted February 26, 2009 :eek:Off another fishing harley board State Hwy. 146 South from Kemah to I-45 is under major construction, they have several sections of the road ate away and awaiting new asphalt. Do not go that way if you plan on cruising south to Galveston this weekend. Call telephone Tx Dot........... FOR UPDATES TxDOT: 713-802-5074 - #3 According to # there will be some construction on HW 45 houston to galveston during the day To be safe I would come into north of Houston, and thru downtown straight and wind up on 288 on south. HY 45 HW 59 and HW288 in town all merge onto one HW and split again just past downtown. then straight south on HW 288 continue south to HW 6 , turn left to east to 45 right down to Galveston, Saturday take 45 to right to 146 left up to Nasa RD One and turn left to west go by lake and Nasa will be up on right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkportersat Posted February 26, 2009 #27 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Ok, I found a way to go....but am I going to be able to travel I-45 from La Marque to the cruise terminal??? ,the lady at the hotel could not tell me. I don't know where the exact closure is. I found a route on Mapquest: I-10 East, Tollway, Exit Tx-3 Old Galveston Rd, right on Conklin ln, South 3, turn right on Cedar Rd. Total miles 232.84, 3hrs and 59 min - only slightly more than usual skipping I-45. :eek:Off another fishing harley board State Hwy. 146 South from Kemah to I-45 is under major construction, they have several sections of the road ate away and awaiting new asphalt. Do not go that way if you plan on cruising south to Galveston this weekend. Call telephone Tx Dot........... FOR UPDATES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkportersat Posted February 26, 2009 #28 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Ok Galvestoncruiser, I see you said to avoid 3 South.....what about the route below??? And also please see question above about La Marque - Galveston...... 9: Merge onto I-10 E via the ramp on the LEFT.154.9 mi 10: Take EXIT 743 toward TX-99/GRAND PARKWAY NORTH/GRAND PARKWAY SOUTH.0.2 mi 11: Stay STRAIGHT to go onto I-10/KATY FWY.0.9 mi 12: Turn RIGHT onto TX-99 S/GRAND PKWY/PEEK RD. Continue to follow TX-99 S.15.4 mi 13: Turn LEFT onto US-90 ALT E.2.3 mi 14: Merge onto TX-6 S.36.7 mi 15: Turn LEFT onto FM 1764.5.5 mi 16: Turn RIGHT onto GULF FWY/I-45 S.1.1 mi 17: Take the DELANY RD ramp toward CENTURY BLVD.0.2 mi 18: Turn RIGHT onto DELANEY RD.0.2 mi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstoncruisers2001 Posted February 26, 2009 #29 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Keep in mind that if I-45 is closed then everybody will be cutting over to TX-3. La Marque to Galveston should be smooth sailing, however. Hey...you have my initials....tkporter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkportersat Posted February 26, 2009 #30 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Ok, I found new route above TX-99 to US-90 to TX-6....is that better?? Thanks, HostMach confirmed as well. I am breathing a little easier now :) Really? The T was my husband, he isn't around anymore but all my usernames were already in place so I just kept it! haha Keep in mind that if I-45 is closed then everybody will be cutting over to TX-3. La Marque to Galveston should be smooth sailing, however. Hey...you have my initials....tkporter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted February 26, 2009 Author #31 Share Posted February 26, 2009 YES NO PROBLEM The I-10 to Beltway 8 to 288 to 6 has more true high speed highways....... than I 10 to 99 to 59 to 6. 6 has small towns but route does have good speed limits also. Its works too! Go for it. Ya'll have wonderful cruise! Ok, I found a way to go....but am I going to be able to travel I-45 from La Marque to the cruise terminal??? ,the lady at the hotel could not tell me. I don't know where the exact closure is. I found a route on Mapquest:I-10 East, Tollway, Exit Tx-3 Old Galveston Rd, right on Conklin ln, South 3, turn right on Cedar Rd. Total miles 232.84, 3hrs and 59 min - only slightly more than usual skipping I-45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruiseship Posted February 27, 2009 #32 Share Posted February 27, 2009 We are flying into IAH on sat the 7th for our trip on March 8th on voyager. We are finding it hard to secure transportation to the port of Galveston. We have always shyed away from transfers...but is this our best option??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtx100 Posted February 27, 2009 #33 Share Posted February 27, 2009 We are flying into IAH on sat the 7th for our trip on March 8th on voyager. We are finding it hard to secure transportation to the port of Galveston. We have always shyed away from transfers...but is this our best option??? 2 of our friends sailing with us have the same issue. He looked at http://galvestonlimousineservice.com/iah.html and supershuttle and found galveston linousine to be the less costly at $100pp. I guess if you have more people to share the cost, supershuttle would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liltx31 Posted February 28, 2009 #34 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Hi ya'll! We will be driving down to Houston Sat. March 7th and staying downtown at the Hyatt. Galveston was out of our price range and we are not going to arrive until 11pm or so anyway. In the morning, would it be best to take 288 to loop 6? from Downtown? Does 288 run from downtown? I am such a nervous driver. Also what time should we leave the hotel in the morning? TIA Monica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkportersat Posted February 28, 2009 #35 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I will let someone else from the Galveston/Houston area answer the first part of your question.... Just want to remind you to remember the time change - clocks more forward!! PS- have you been to our roll call thread?? Or are you going on Voyager??? http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=884911 Hi ya'll! We will be driving down to Houston Sat. March 7th and staying downtown at the Hyatt. Galveston was out of our price range and we are not going to arrive until 11pm or so anyway. In the morning, would it be best to take 288 to loop 6? from Downtown? Does 288 run from downtown? I am such a nervous driver. Also what time should we leave the hotel in the morning? TIA Monica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyMac Posted February 28, 2009 #36 Share Posted February 28, 2009 If you want to avoid all the traffic mess on I-45, head to Galveston in the early AM. You would miss all the Saturday/Sunday traffic and the traffic jams. Between 6:00am and 8:00am should not be too much of a problem. After that, there are no guarantees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetTexasRose Posted March 1, 2009 #37 Share Posted March 1, 2009 DON'T FORGET TIME CHANGES UP an hr. Sat night March 7th as u DONT wanna miss that Cruise :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted March 1, 2009 Author #38 Share Posted March 1, 2009 YES 288 runs north/south and is downtown on eastside by convention center.. and minute maid park (baseball stadium) and toyota center(basketball arena) 59 45 & 288 are one at this streach of HW. 288 continues due south. 45 southeast and 59 southwest Easy route. go on 288 south, turn left on 6 to east...... and straight to 45 down by Galveston, right on 45 into Gal. Have a nice trip !!!!!!!!!!!:D QUOTE=Liltx31;18368622]Hi ya'll! We will be driving down to Houston Sat. March 7th and staying downtown at the Hyatt. Galveston was out of our price range and we are not going to arrive until 11pm or so anyway. In the morning, would it be best to C? from Downtown? Does 288 run from downtown? I am such a nervous driver. Also what time should we leave the hotel in the morning? TIA Monica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2sale Posted March 1, 2009 #39 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I just hope they get all this done before I sail in two weeks. Don't want to have to deal with construction and spring break weekend. Maybe I should just spend the night at port. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liltx31 Posted March 1, 2009 #40 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Thank you, thank you, thank you! Yes, we are on the voyager and I had no idea about the time change yet! Thanks for the heads up. I think we will leave the hotel at around 7:00 or so. Monica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted March 4, 2009 Author #41 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I 45 will be closed this weekend between Bay Area Blvd and 528(League City turn off) Nasa Rd is in between. To tear down old cross over. 9 PM Friday Night to Monday Morning 5AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted March 4, 2009 #42 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I 45 will be closed this weekend between Bay Area Blvd and 528(League City turn off) Nasa Rd is in between. To tear down old cross over. 9 PM Friday Night to Monday Morning 5AM I-45 at NASA Parkway shut this weekend Click here http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0c942b8629804bdd for more info. , I changed the title of this thread to reflect the updated amount of time this will be a big headache for us all! Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted March 4, 2009 #43 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I know that this info has been posted several times on the RCCL board, but has anyone posted this info on the Carnival board to alert those sailing on the Conquest and Ecstasy this weekend? Not everyone knows to look on this board for info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted March 4, 2009 #44 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I know that this info has been posted several times on the RCCL board, but has anyone posted this info on the Carnival board to alert those sailing on the Conquest and Ecstasy this weekend? Not everyone knows to look on this board for info. If not already there, please feel free to direct the Carnival folks to this thread with a link. Or, just feel free to re-post the information there. Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkportersat Posted March 4, 2009 #45 Share Posted March 4, 2009 It will be interesting trying out a new route :) We are staying in La Marque Saturday night before our cruise....hoping the Acapulco restaurant is still open, we love eating there!! I-45 at NASA Parkway shut this weekend Click here http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0c942b8629804bdd for more info. ' date=' I changed the title of this thread to reflect the updated amount of time this will be a big headache for us all! Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_k_tx Posted March 4, 2009 #46 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Expect delays between Houston and Galveston this weekend. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/6293679.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted March 5, 2009 Author #47 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I drove 146 today . The only construction between Galveston and Nasa Rd was on one lane of five lanes near Texas City/LaMarque. Asphalt retopping only. Should not be a problem.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregD Posted March 8, 2009 #48 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Hey all, I will be flying out of hobby this Friday in the AM. I was wondering if someone can help me out with the best way to go. I will be driving up from Galveston and I'm concerned about how much traffic there will be on 45. I would appreciate any help. -Greg http://twitter.com/cruiseind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizwendy Posted March 8, 2009 #49 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Greg, the freeway will be re-opened early in the morning. If you're flying out of Hobby Friday morning, straight up I45 is your best bet. Allow extra time for rush hour, if you'll be driving between 6:30AM and 9:00AM. The good news is, during rush hour they try to have all the lanes open. You still could be stuck in normal Houston rush hour traffic though, depending on your flight time. Anywhere in Houston on a Friday morning there is going to be traffic. No way to avoid it. From A&M Galveston, turn left out of the campus. After you cross the bridge, turn right onto Harborside. Take a right onto I45 North. Exit Airport Blvd and turn left onto Airport. Hobby will be a few miles down on your left. Are you a student at TAMUG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregD Posted March 8, 2009 #50 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Greg, the freeway will be re-opened early in the morning. If you're flying out of Hobby Friday morning, straight up I45 is your best bet. Allow extra time for rush hour, if you'll be driving between 6:30AM and 9:00AM. The good news is, during rush hour they try to have all the lanes open. You still could be stuck in normal Houston rush hour traffic though, depending on your flight time. Anywhere in Houston on a Friday morning there is going to be traffic. No way to avoid it. From A&M Galveston, turn left out of the campus. After you cross the bridge, turn right onto Harborside. Take a right onto I45 North. Exit Airport Blvd and turn left onto Airport. Hobby will be a few miles down on your left. Are you a student at TAMUG? Wendy, Thanks for the reply. Yes I am a student there. Flying out for spring break to CA. Im just worried that the traffic due to the construction will be really bad, but i guess this was the only real bad weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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