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The Interstate 10 eastbound entrance ramp east of SH 87 is closing for several months, Texas Department of Transportation officials announced.

The closure begins today (April 1) and runs until summer 2024, according to TxDOT.

Department officials said the closure would begin Monday night.

Motorists traveling northbound on SH 87 from Orange wanting to access IH-10 east will follow a signed detour to the IH-10 westbound frontage road, take the turnaround west of SH 87 and access the entrance ramp.

Motorists traveling southbound on SH 87 from Mauriceville wanting to access IH-10 east will follow a signed detour to the IH-10 westbound frontage road, take the turnaround west of SH 87 and access the entrance ramp.

Motorists traveling on the IH-10 eastbound frontage road will continue east to Simmons Drive and take the turnaround. Traffic will continue westbound on the frontage road where motorists will take the turnaround west of SH 87 and access entrance ramp.