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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by DanHiggsBeard, Sep 23, 2004.

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  1. DanHiggsBeard

    DanHiggsBeard Member

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    I work in Channelview near I-10 and 8 on the east side of town. After work (5 pm) I have to drive to my friend's place who lives off Westheimer and 8 on the exact opposite side of the city.

    Normally I would just take I-10 west across the city and the take the beltway to Westheimer, but I've never done it during rush hour, and I know I-10 is supposed to hell once you get west of downtown.

    Would I be better off taking my normal route, or maybe just taking the beltway the entire way? Maybe some alternative I don't know of?
     
    #1 DanHiggsBeard, Sep 23, 2004
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    Westpark Tollroad man
     
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    you don't want any part of i-10 from 610 to SamHouston during afternoon rush
     
    #3 Chump, Sep 23, 2004
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    If you have EZ TAG take 10 in to 59, 59S to Westpark Tollway, exit BW8 west, exit Westheimer.
     
    #4 Rocket G, Sep 23, 2004
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    What ever you decide to do, click here before you leave.
     
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  6. DanHiggsBeard

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    I really don't know the city too well since I live in the 'burbs. How owuld I get there?

    I'm looking at a map, and it looks like I'd take 10 west to 59 south, then take that to Westpark?
     
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    and if I don't have EZ tag?
     
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    coming from Channelview, you are kind of screwed whichever way you go.

    if you take i-10 into 59S past MMP, then traffic is down to two lanes because of contruction

    obviously, i-10 w to BW8 west is a nightmare

    you might actually want to take i10 w to 610 loop S, past the Dome then back up to 59 where you can get on the Westpark tollway

    seems like a long loop, but i actually did this this morning to get from the ship channel to my office on the SW Freeway and it only took 30 mins during rush hour
     
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    This was my last resort, but I guess it's the best option. Thanks.
     
    #9 DanHiggsBeard, Sep 23, 2004
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    If you don't have EZ Tag, you can't take the Westpark Tollway. Not legally, at least.
     
    #10 Rocketman95, Sep 23, 2004
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    Well I don't have an EZ tag, so I guess I have to take 10w>610s>59s>8n?
     
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    I'd take the Beltway all the way around, personally.
     
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    i take i-10 west to bw west everyday around 4:30 and it's not that bad, about 20 minutes. it's the other direction that seems to be worse. the problem really is that with so many cars and so much construction EVERYWHERE you never know whats going to happen.
     
    #13 BigM, Sep 23, 2004
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    i'd get an EZ tag...
     
    #14 s land balla, Sep 23, 2004
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    I wouldn't recommend that. That is a ton of driving and you'll hit at least 3 tolls on top of that.
     
    #15 bigtexxx, Sep 23, 2004
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    610 S is not bad at all. Of course, this morning, a contruction area popped up right past 225 to 45S ....but it wasn't too bad.
     
    #16 codell, Sep 23, 2004
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    A lot better than sitting in rush hour traffic on I-10.
     
    #17 Rocketman95, Sep 23, 2004
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