Houston storm damage today: City blocks more streets and sidewalks over concerns of falling glass from damaged downtown buildings [Video]

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — More streets and sidewalks in downtown Houston are blocked off over concerns of falling glass from storm-damaged buildings.

Changing wind conditions and ongoing repairs also contributed to the additional closures.

The city said most public safety concerns are in the southwest quadrant of downtown, south of McKinney Street and west of Fannin.

If your business is located within the following areas, Houston Mayor John Whitmire is urging that all nonessential personnel work remotely from Wednesday through Memorial Day Weekend.

• Smith from Clay to Pease

• Louisiana from Pease to Clay and from Polk to McKinney

• Dallas from Smith to Milam

• Lamar from Fannin to Smith

• McKinney from Smith to Louisiana

• Milam from McKinney to Lamar

• Bell from Milam to Smith

• Travis from Dallas to McKinney

• Travis from Franklin to Commerce

As a result, the city is also warning of significant traffic delays. METRO Park & Ride service to downtown won’t resume until after Memorial Day.

Outside of the areas focused on …