Commuters rejoiced when Beltway 8’s northbound lanes reopened.
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But it’s a mixed blessing–because the southbound lanes are still closed, according to ABC 13.
First traffic on the NB side of the West Belt since #HurricaneHarvey ππΌπ#HarveyRecovery #Houtraffic #improvement pic.twitter.com/LyS1buUlR6
— Elissa Rivas (@ElissaRivas13) September 7, 2017
While the roadway was under water for two weeks after Harvey hit, and crews did a miraculous job clearing it, the southbound side still sports a massive sinkhole–all of which means that those lanes are not ready for prime time (or morning-time commutes).
Not a minute to spare! Work already underway on West Beltway 8 #HarveyRecovery #HouTraffic pic.twitter.com/boUMcjqmSJ
— Elissa Rivas (@ElissaRivas13) September 7, 2017
Because some feeder roads are still impassible, navigating around the highway is still challenging.
However, officials are optimistic that the southbound lanes will reopen sometime next week.