An 18-wheeler was left hanging over an overpass after a major crash Thursday morning on the eastbound Katy Freeway near the Lanier Parkway.
According to Houston TranStar, the crash happened on eastbound Interstate 10 at SH-99 (Lanier Parkway) and involves a heavy truck.
Traffic alert: IH-10 Katy Freeway EB at SH-99 (Lanier Parkway), major crash involving an 18 wheeler, where the 18 wheeler fell off the freeway. Three vehicles may be involved in this crash. @HCSOTexas and other first responders are on scene. Multiple lanes are affected.… pic.twitter.com/MmdugzalVo
— Terry Garza, LT (@HCSO_TerryGarza) July 23, 2026
Traffic cameras from the scene show the cab of the 18-wheeler partially hanging over the edge of the overpass.
The crash is blocking:
- Three left lanes
- Two center lanes
- The right lane
- Both shoulders
The incident was verified at 10:44 a.m., and drivers should expect significant delays in the area. All eastbound lanes are currently shut down.
🚨🚨 PLEASE ADVOID KATY FREEWAY NEAR SH 99 DUE TO 18 wheeler hanging over the overpass 🚨🚨 pic.twitter.com/1T1BcvBnEJ
— District 4 Patrol (@HCSO_D4Patrol) July 23, 2026
It is unclear whether anyone was injured or what led up to the crash.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.