HOUSTON, TX – Several streets in downtown Houston will be closed tomorrow for the memorial service of fallen Houston Firefighter Marcelo “Ox” Garcia III. The closures, announced by the Houston Firefighters Association, will begin at 6 a.m. and are expected to affect traffic in the area until noon.
The following roads will be closed:
- Fannin St. between Pierce and Jefferson St. from 6 a.m. to noon.
- San Jacinto St. between Pierce St. and Jefferson St. from 6 a.m. to noon.
- St. Joseph Parkway between Pierce St. and Jefferson St. from 6 a.m. to noon.
- Louisiana St. between Pierce St. and Jefferson St. from 6 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
- Jefferson St. from Smith St. to San Jacinto St. from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
- Smith St. between Pierce St. and Jefferson St. from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time during these hours.
