Changing lanes along U.S. 290 in the construction area can be tricky, but this weekend a change of course is planned that will leave eastbound drivers in a better place.

Work between Pinemont and Loop 610 is proceeding, with crews ready to move eastbound traffic to new pavement, according to a release from the Texas Department of Transportation. The shift will lead to a series of closings, starting at 9 p.m. Friday.

Eastbound main lanes will be closed until 9 a.m. Saturday from Bingle to Loop 610, including the connection to Interstate 10. Drivers will be detoured at Bingle, where they can use the frontage road to access the nearby freeways.

U.S. 290 Work: Ramp will smooth Loop/290 interchange

After 9 a.m. Saturday, the two interior lanes of eastbound U.S. 290 will remain closed until 5 a.m. Monday from Pinemont to the exit for I-10. Drivers will be able to access both Loop 610 and I-10 during the lane closing.

For information and current traffic information, go to Houston TranStar.

Work to widen U.S. 290 and rebuild the interchange is expected to finish next year, TxDOT officials said. Eventually, the freeway will be five main lanes from Loop 610 to Texas 6, with a reversible HOT lane in the center. West of Texas 6, the freeway will be four lanes in each direction with a HOV lane.