‘Critical incident’ shuts down I-45 frontage road at Highway 242 in Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says the frontage road of I-45 is shutdown in both directions at Highway 242 after what they are saying was a critical incident on the northbound flyover.

They are asking the public to please avoid the area and seek alternate routes as first responders work the scene.

"Out of respect for the individual and their family, no further details will be released at this time. We ask for your understanding and compassion as this is a deeply sensitive situation‚" the sheriff’s office said.