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Big news for Baytown commuters: the major highways 146 and Spur 330 are finally back open! They were shut down due to a tanker leak, but officials say the roads are clear now. Get ready for smoother sailing on your drive.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
Potential costs for traffic mitigation measures required by developers.
Commuters and residents who would benefit from improved traffic flow.
Drivers experiencing current and potentially future traffic delays.
Traffic AccidentThursday, July 9, 2026 8:22PMBAYTOWN, Texas (KTRK) -- A major crash involving a commercial truck with a cargo trailer prompted all westbound lanes of the East Freeway at Thompson Road to shut...
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Concerns were raised about the existing traffic congestion on I-10 and how new developments might worsen it. The discussion touched on potential TxDOT projects and the need for traffic impact studies.