More than 2,500 windows in downtown Houston were damaged in Thursday’s storm

HOUSTON – The Houston Downtown Management District says more than 2,500 windows were damaged in Thursday’s storm.

The district shared the information Monday and provided more information on storm recovery downtown.

Several roads and areas remain closed, including:

• Louisiana – from Polk to McKinney

• Lamar – from Travis to Smith

• Dallas – Milam to Smith

• Milam – from McKinney to Polk

Additionally, northbound Travis between Franklin and Commerce will be closed for the next few days and traffic will be routed around that block.

“Homeowners concerned about falling glass from windows that have not been closed are encouraged to do so with the full cooperation of the City of Houston Department of Public Works to complete any remaining work and promptly secure the broken windows” , said the management district.

A survey of downtown property owners and managers found that more than 2,500 windows and dozens of skylights were damaged in the storm. Most windows have been closed or will be closed in the next 48 hours.

The management district said replacing the windows would take “months” according to owners and property managers.

People are asked to avoid walking in the area where HPD has closed streets until it is protected from the risk of falling glass.