keylimepie Posted February 24, 2013 #1 Share Posted February 24, 2013 For anyone who has cruised out of Galveston during Spring Break, what was the traffic like driving in...bridge backed up, etc...? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted February 24, 2013 #2 Share Posted February 24, 2013 For anyone who has cruised out of Galveston during Spring Break, what was the traffic like driving in...bridge backed up, etc...? Thank you! It can be backed up and crawling depending on the time of day and direction etc. Most Texas school districts will be off for spring break on March 9 for one week. The following week will be spring break for the state universities. So that is a good time to stay away from the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcvt Posted February 24, 2013 #3 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I grew up in Houston and spent many a Spring Break in Galveston. Traffic could very well be an issue for you. Hwy 45 South isn't too bad but the bottleneck getting on to the island would be a concern for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted February 24, 2013 #4 Share Posted February 24, 2013 That is why I love traveling in from Louisiana. We get to use the ferry:) and find that traffic isn't as bad as you describe it to be on 45. We use to drive down on I-45 (because I was afraid of the ferry :p) and found that traffic was always backed up on 45 whether or not it was Spring Break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbomb Posted February 24, 2013 #5 Share Posted February 24, 2013 It can be backed up and crawling depending on the time of day and direction etc. Most Texas school districts will be off for spring break on March 9 for one week. The following week will be spring break for the state universities. So that is a good time to stay away from the island. Texas A&M is also on spring break starting March 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted February 24, 2013 #6 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Spring break traffic on the island is not a big issue relative to cruising traffic. Traffic to terminal and cruise parking is on north side of island at port and traffic of spring break is on south side of island at beach of Gulf of Mexico. Summer has more traffic than spring break weeks anyway. As you come over causeway to island the exit to Harborside for terminals and parking lots is before exits to go to beach which is in opposite direction of port. The traffic on the island should not interfere with one another. Freeway traffic on highways before the island are circumstantial to any issues on freeway. I45 has had continued major improvements in the last few years with attention to congested areas. It is better and presently being improved. It can get congested so travel at smart times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted February 24, 2013 #7 Share Posted February 24, 2013 As you come over causeway to island the exit to Harborside for terminals and parking lots is before exits to go to beach which is in opposite direction of port. Watch carefully for the Harborside exit as it is easy to pass by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted February 24, 2013 #8 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Watch carefully for the Harborside exit as it is easy to pass by it. Yes correct, and has new large signage near end of causeway over bay announcing Harborside Dr. and Cruise terminal exit off to right just past causeway. Also with picture of cruse ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keylimepie Posted February 25, 2013 Author #9 Share Posted February 25, 2013 OK, thanks for the heads up regarding the Harborside exit. Will definately make sure not to miss it. I grew up in the area but haven't been over the causeway in years. I can recall Tiki Island then Terminal or Industrial road...or something like that and that's it. Just discussing when to leave from NW Houston...have a reserved parking spot at BOI Valet. We usually like to board asap but not sure what time that is in Galveston. :) We've always cruised out of FLL or Red Hook on Princess. Thanks for the help everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted February 25, 2013 #10 Share Posted February 25, 2013 OK, thanks for the heads up regarding the Harborside exit. Will definately make sure not to miss it. I grew up in the area but haven't been over the causeway in years. I can recall Tiki Island then Terminal or Industrial road...or something like that and that's it. Just discussing when to leave from NW Houston...have a reserved parking spot at BOI Valet. We usually like to board asap but not sure what time that is in Galveston. :) We've always cruised out of FLL or Red Hook on Princess. Thanks for the help everyone. Usually 10:30 has been earliest But because of recent national flu bugs Some ships have been boarding As late as 12:00. Ours was 12:00 in January Not sure that is still happening. We were unaware of any illnesses on our cruise out of Galveston. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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