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Traffic backed up for miles after tanker falls off heavy truck on I-69 Eastex at North Loop
Read full article: Traffic backed up for miles after tanker falls off heavy truck on I-69 Eastex at North LoopPhotos from Sky 2 chopper video shows vehicles stuck in miles-long traffic on 610 North Loop eastbound at I-69 Eastex Freeway.
All main lanes closed on Eastex Fwy NB after person dies in heavy truck crash | Watch KPRC 2+ Now for alternate routes
Read full article: All main lanes closed on Eastex Fwy NB after person dies in heavy truck crash | Watch KPRC 2+ Now for alternate routesA person has died after a heavy truck crash on the Eastex Freeway Friday morning.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Overturned tractor-trailer causes major traffic disruption on I-10 eastbound
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Overturned tractor-trailer causes major traffic disruption on I-10 eastboundAn overturned tractor-trailer on I-10 Eastbound near Market Street Road and Uvalde Road has caused significant traffic delays.
What will it take for Houston TranStar cameras to record?
Read full article: What will it take for Houston TranStar cameras to record?Recording video could give accident and road rage victims more evidence to solve cases advocates argue. KPRC 2's Re'Chelle Turner takes the question to Mayor John Whitmire.
⚠️TRAFFIC ALERT⚠️ 18-wheeler crash closes all main lanes of SW Freeway near Bellaire
Read full article: ⚠️TRAFFIC ALERT⚠️ 18-wheeler crash closes all main lanes of SW Freeway near BellaireA heavy truck accident caused all main lanes of the Southwest Freeway to be shut down on Monday afternoon, causing a massive traffic backup.
Houston road conditions: Icy roadways drivers should look out for amid freezing temperatures
Read full article: Houston road conditions: Icy roadways drivers should look out for amid freezing temperaturesAs temperatures continue to drop in the Houston area Monday, drivers are urged to use caution as officials are now reporting ice on several roadways in the area.
Vehicle catches on fire after 5-vehicle crash on Gulf Freeway at US 69; several lanes closed
Read full article: Vehicle catches on fire after 5-vehicle crash on Gulf Freeway at US 69; several lanes closedA vehicle caught on fire after a multi-vehicle crash on the Gulf Freeway at IH-69, according to Houston TranStar.
Crushed vehicles falls off ramp of SH-225, onto 610 after 18-wheeler flips over
Read full article: Crushed vehicles falls off ramp of SH-225, onto 610 after 18-wheeler flips overAll mainlanes on the South Loop were shut down after an 18-wheeler carrying crushed vehicles loses its load, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
TRAFFIC ALERT: SH-99 westbound near FM 1314 in Montgomery Co. completely closed after multi-vehicle accident
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: SH-99 westbound near FM 1314 in Montgomery Co. completely closed after multi-vehicle accidentCrews are working to clean a crash they say involved six vehicles Wednesday morning.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Fatal 4-vehicle crash shuts down all eastbound frontage lanes on US 290 near Bingle
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Fatal 4-vehicle crash shuts down all eastbound frontage lanes on US 290 near BingleA four-vehicle crash has shut down all frontage mainlanes at U.S. 290 near Bingle Road in northwest Houston, leaving at least one person dead.
Fiery 6-vehicle crash closes exit ramp near Tomball Parkway southbound at North Sam Houston Tollway
Read full article: Fiery 6-vehicle crash closes exit ramp near Tomball Parkway southbound at North Sam Houston TollwayA vehicle fire was reported on Tomball Parkway southbound at North Sam Houston Tollway following a crash involving six vehicles on Friday, Houston TranStar said.
Total closure on IH-69 northbound at SH-242 in Montgomery County due to hazmat spill, 4-vehicle crash
Read full article: Total closure on IH-69 northbound at SH-242 in Montgomery County due to hazmat spill, 4-vehicle crashThere is a complete closure on IH-69 northbound at SH-242 in Montgomery County due to a hazmat spill and crash that involved four vehicles Tuesday, according to Houston TranStar.
Hazmat spill, involving 18-wheeler, shuts down eastbound lanes of IH-10 East before Federal Road
Read full article: Hazmat spill, involving 18-wheeler, shuts down eastbound lanes of IH-10 East before Federal RoadAn 18-wheeler crash caused major traffic during rush hour Friday afternoon on Interstate 10 East, according to Houston TranStar.
All northbound lanes on Southwest Freeway at Beltway 8-West back open after 4-vehicle crash
Read full article: All northbound lanes on Southwest Freeway at Beltway 8-West back open after 4-vehicle crashAll northbound lanes of IH-69 Southwest at Beltway 8-West are back open Thursday after a crash involving four vehicles, according to Houston TranStar.
Overturned heavy truck snarls traffic on Katy Freeway at Wood Road in Waller County
Read full article: Overturned heavy truck snarls traffic on Katy Freeway at Wood Road in Waller CountyAn overturned 18-wheeler has closed several eastbound lanes of the Katy Freeway at Wood Road in Waller County Friday afternoon, according to Houston TranStar.
Possible chemical leak following 18-wheeler crash affecting several frontage road lanes on Beltway 8 South
Read full article: Possible chemical leak following 18-wheeler crash affecting several frontage road lanes on Beltway 8 SouthA possible chemical leak after a crash involving an 18-wheeler is affecting several frontage road lanes on Beltway 8 South.
Alvin ISD school bus involved in crash on I-45 Gulf Freeway feeder road near Fuqua Street
Read full article: Alvin ISD school bus involved in crash on I-45 Gulf Freeway feeder road near Fuqua StreetA crash involving an Alvin ISD school bus has two frontage lanes of I-45 Gulf Freeway headed northbound shut down Wednesday morning.
Several eastbound lanes on 610 South Loop reopens after diesel spill causes closure
Read full article: Several eastbound lanes on 610 South Loop reopens after diesel spill causes closureA hazmat spill temporarily closed several eastbound lanes on the IH-610 South Loop following a multi-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon, according to Houston Transtar.
All mainlanes reopen on Southwest Freeway at SH 288 after overturned 18-wheeler
Read full article: All mainlanes reopen on Southwest Freeway at SH 288 after overturned 18-wheelerAll mainlanes on the Southwest Freeway at SH 288 have been closed due to an overturned 18-wheeler tractor trailer, according to TxDOT Houston.
All eastbound lanes closed on I-10 East at Dell Dale Street due to deadly crash involving 18-wheeler, deputies say
Read full article: All eastbound lanes closed on I-10 East at Dell Dale Street due to deadly crash involving 18-wheeler, deputies sayAll eastbound lanes on the East Freeway at Dell Dale Street are temporarily closed following a deadly crash Friday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Traffic alert: Heavy truck fire stalls traffic on I-45 N southbound at Tidwell
Read full article: Traffic alert: Heavy truck fire stalls traffic on I-45 N southbound at TidwellA heavy truck accident and fire has caused multiple lanes to shut down on I-45 North southbound at Tidwell Road, according to Houston Transtar.
TRAFFIC ALERT: 2-vehicle crash closes all lanes on 610 West Loop at Southwest Freeway
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: 2-vehicle crash closes all lanes on 610 West Loop at Southwest FreewayA two-vehicle crashed has a caused a major traffic backup on the 610 West Loop at the Southwest Freeway Tuesday afternoon, according to the Houston TranStar.
Traffic alert: Overturned big rig stalls traffic on I-10 East outbound at Eastex Freeway
Read full article: Traffic alert: Overturned big rig stalls traffic on I-10 East outbound at Eastex FreewayTraffic on the I-10 East Freeway heading outbound to I-69 Eastex downtown is backed up after a big rig overturned and lost its load.
All lanes reopen on SH-146 at Fred Hartman Bridge after fiery crash scene clears
Read full article: All lanes reopen on SH-146 at Fred Hartman Bridge after fiery crash scene clearsAll northbound lanes of SH-146 at Fred Hartman Bridge have reopened after being temporarily shut down due to a fiery crash Monday morning.
Possibly 12 to 14 vehicles involved in major crash on I-45 North Freeway near SH 249, police say; several lanes blocked
Read full article: Possibly 12 to 14 vehicles involved in major crash on I-45 North Freeway near SH 249, police say; several lanes blockedA multi-vehicle crash was reported Monday afternoon on the North Freeway near State Highway 249, according to Houston Transtar.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastex Freeway at Hopper Road shut down due to boat on highway
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastex Freeway at Hopper Road shut down due to boat on highwayAll mainlanes at Eastex Freeway headed southbound at Hopper Road are shut down after a boat was found in the middle of the highway.
Hazmat spill closes mainlanes on I-10 at Cane Island Pkwy after 5-vehicle crash in Fort Bend County, officials say
Read full article: Hazmat spill closes mainlanes on I-10 at Cane Island Pkwy after 5-vehicle crash in Fort Bend County, officials saySeveral lanes were closed Monday afternoon following a hazmat spill from a multi-vehicle crash in Fort Bend County, according to Houston TranStar.
Officer injured after crashing into wall on 610 South Loop at Stella Link; 3 westbound lanes shut down
Read full article: Officer injured after crashing into wall on 610 South Loop at Stella Link; 3 westbound lanes shut downA Houston Police Department officer has been transported to the hospital after crashing into a wall on 610 South Loop at Stella Link on Friday.
All eastbound lanes on I-10 at Houston Avenue closed after hazmat spill involving heavy truck, officials say
Read full article: All eastbound lanes on I-10 at Houston Avenue closed after hazmat spill involving heavy truck, officials sayAll eastbound lanes on I-10 closed are due to a hazmat spill involving a heavy truck on Monday morning, according to Houston TranStar.
TRAFFIC ALERT: SH-99 northwest lanes shut down in Montgomery County after stunning crash involving big rig
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: SH-99 northwest lanes shut down in Montgomery County after stunning crash involving big rigAll lanes at SH-99 northwest bound near Birnham Woods Dr. in Montgomery County is shut down due to an 18-wheeler truck seen hanging on an overpass.
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-45 North Freeway inbound at Cypresswood Drive shut down after 5-vehicle crash
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: I-45 North Freeway inbound at Cypresswood Drive shut down after 5-vehicle crashA five-vehicle crash has shut down all mainlanes of I-45 North headed southbound at Cypresswood Drive Friday morning.
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-10 Katy Freeway westbound near Fry Road closes several lanes due to 3-vehicle crash, police say
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: I-10 Katy Freeway westbound near Fry Road closes several lanes due to 3-vehicle crash, police sayA 3-vehicle crash has several lanes blocked on I-10 Katy Freeway westbound near Fry Road Friday morning, according to Houston Police
2 passengers standing outside vehicle on US 290 eastbound fatally struck by truck following fight, sheriff says
Read full article: 2 passengers standing outside vehicle on US 290 eastbound fatally struck by truck following fight, sheriff saysTwo passengers were killed Friday after being struck by an oncoming truck following a fight with their driver on U.S. 290 near Mason Road, according to the Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
All lanes at I-45 in both directions now open after 2 separate crashes in Galveston County, authorities say; 3 Galveston ISD buses involved
Read full article: All lanes at I-45 in both directions now open after 2 separate crashes in Galveston County, authorities say; 3 Galveston ISD buses involvedAll mainlanes are now open after two major crashes, including one involving two Galveston ISD school buses on I-45 near Galveston on Saturday, according to Houston TranStar.
TRAFFIC ALERT: 610 South Loop westbound at Crestmont shut down due to 5 vehicle crash
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: 610 South Loop westbound at Crestmont shut down due to 5 vehicle crashAll westbound mainlanes at 610 South Loop are closed after a 5-vehicle crash near Crestmont Street, according to Houston TranStar.
Bellaire HS student among 3 family members killed in crash on FM 2920 near Waller County, officials say
Read full article: Bellaire HS student among 3 family members killed in crash on FM 2920 near Waller County, officials sayA Bellaire High School student has been identified as one of three people killed in a two-vehicle crash on FM 2920 near the Harris County-Waller County line on Sunday, according to the Houston Independent School District.
All mainlanes shut down at North Freeway near West Road after man’s body found on highway in apparent hit-and-run, police say
Read full article: All mainlanes shut down at North Freeway near West Road after man’s body found on highway in apparent hit-and-run, police sayAll lanes at I-45 North headed southbound near West Road are shut down after a man’s body was found on the highway in an apparent hit-and-run, police say
Freeway back open after 4-vehicle crash shuts down Gulf Freeway northbound near Tellepsen Street
Read full article: Freeway back open after 4-vehicle crash shuts down Gulf Freeway northbound near Tellepsen StreetRoadways are open after a major crash involving four vehicles shuts down all mainlanes of I-45 Gulf Freeway headed northbound.
TRAFFIC ALERT: All mainlanes at Gulf Freeway northbound shut down due to 2-vehicle crash
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: All mainlanes at Gulf Freeway northbound shut down due to 2-vehicle crashHouston police say all mainlanes at I-45 Gulf Freeway headed northbound toward downtown are shut down due to a two-vehicle crash.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash involving 18-wheeler blocks I-10 exit ramp at Hwy 59
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash involving 18-wheeler blocks I-10 exit ramp at Hwy 59A crash that involved an 18-wheeler blocked the exit ramp of Interstate 10 at Highway 59 Tuesday afternoon, according to Houston Transtar.
TRAFFIC ALERT: 2-vehicle crash closes left 2 lanes at I-45 southbound in Galveston County
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: 2-vehicle crash closes left 2 lanes at I-45 southbound in Galveston CountyA two-vehicle crash has closed the left two lanes at I-45 southbound in Galveston County Thursday morning.
HAZ-MAT SPILL: Crews work to clear highway after multi-vehicle collision on Fred Hartman Bridge
Read full article: HAZ-MAT SPILL: Crews work to clear highway after multi-vehicle collision on Fred Hartman BridgeA multi-vehicle collision has closed down main lanes headed northbound on SH-146 on the Fred Hartman Bridge.
All lanes at US 290 westbound shut down at Fairbanks North Houston Road due to vehicle fire following police chase
Read full article: All lanes at US 290 westbound shut down at Fairbanks North Houston Road due to vehicle fire following police chaseHouston police have shut down U.S. 290 westbound at Fairbanks North Houston Road due to a vehicle on fire after a police chase.
Traffic alert: 3-vehicle crash blocks northbound lanes of Southwest Freeway at W. Airport Blvd.
Read full article: Traffic alert: 3-vehicle crash blocks northbound lanes of Southwest Freeway at W. Airport Blvd.All northbound lanes on the Southwest Freeway at West Airport Boulevard are blocked due to a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon, according to Houston TranStar.
Freeway now open after fatal motorcycle crash had shut down I-10 Katy Freeway inbound near Mason Road
Read full article: Freeway now open after fatal motorcycle crash had shut down I-10 Katy Freeway inbound near Mason RoadThe freeway is now open at I-10 Katy Freeway inbound near Mason Road after an earlier shutdown due to a fatal crash involving a large box truck and a motorcycle.
Should you start taking tolls again?
Read full article: Should you start taking tolls again?While we may not quite be at pre-pandemic volumes during peak morning and afternoon commute times, we’re getting closer and closer as the weeks and months pass. And overall, volumes are trending in line with what we saw in 2019.
TRAFFIC ALERT: All lanes at U.S. 59 northbound closed due to rollover crash, police say
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: All lanes at U.S. 59 northbound closed due to rollover crash, police sayAll lanes are blocked on Southwest Freeway heading northbound at Westpark due to a rollover crash, Houston police say.
10-car pileup reported on I-45 near downtown Houston
Read full article: 10-car pileup reported on I-45 near downtown HoustonEmergency vehicles block Interstate 45 south of downtown Houston after a crash involving several vehicles Feb. 14, 2021. HOUSTON – A crash involving nearly a dozen vehicles was reported near downtown Houston on Sunday night. Houston Fire Chief Sam Peña said in a tweet that there was a 10-car pileup on Interstate 45, just south of downtown Houston. Houston Transtar reported a complete road closure of I-45 at Interstate 69 and Lockwood Drive. According to Peña, Houston firefighters and police are at the scene.
Ask 2: Can you get highway video for insurance purposes?
Read full article: Ask 2: Can you get highway video for insurance purposes?As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Cypress viewer Amy Bailey asks: Can you get highway video for insurance purposes? Answer: For this answer, we contacted Joshua Shideler PIO, Senior Staff Analyst for Houston TranStar who said, “Houston TranStar has a system of approximately 1,000 closed-circuit television cameras within its freeway system. These cameras are used for monitoring freeway incidents and real-time traffic conditions. We don’t record video, but we do keep an eye on all of our cameras every single day.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Thursday, Dec. 24
Read full article: 5 things for Houstonians to know for Thursday, Dec. 24Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo (left) and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner (right) speak during a news conference at Houston Transtar on Dec. 23, 2020. Hidalgo said the county has faced a number of challenges over the past year during the coronavirus pandemic. She said ICU numbers have not stopped creeping up and the Texas Medical Center is routinely crossing its base compacity. Rockets star James Harden fined $50K for violating NBA’s COVID-19 protocolJames Harden was fined $50,000 Wednesday night for violating a COVID-19 protocol, according to the National Basketball Association. KPRC 2 Investigates has viewed documentation that shows Christmas Eve will start with 152 fewer firefighters than the national minimal staffing standards.
Houston Traffic Volumes: Is traffic back to normal since the pandemic started?
Read full article: Houston Traffic Volumes: Is traffic back to normal since the pandemic started?Houston Transtar estimates 10 to 15% lower, to be exact, area-wide when comparing August 2019 to 2020. However, weekday afternoon peak numbers are seeing an uptick. Houston Transtar even says volumes are pretty much in line with what we saw in 2019. This same stretch of roadway, Katy Freeway at Voss, afternoon volumes were only down 2% in the afternoon compared to last year. Overall, when it comes to vehicle traffic volumes, the impacts of the pandemic are still being felt.
‘An embarrassment of riches:’ Judge Lina Hidalgo urges residents to stay informed ahead of Tropical Storm Beta
Read full article: ‘An embarrassment of riches:’ Judge Lina Hidalgo urges residents to stay informed ahead of Tropical Storm BetaHOUSTON – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo held a news conference Monday afternoon to urge residents to prepare for Tropical Storm Beta. Hidalgo was joined by other Harris County officials including meteorologist and Director of Flood Operations, Jeff Lindner. “At any moment, anywhere in Harris County, we could see heavy rain and possibly flooding," Hidalgo said. The Harris County Emergency Operation Center is activated to a level three, which is increased readiness. High-water traffic maps, maps of bayou levels and rainfall amounts are available at ReadyHarris.org, among many other sources, Hidalgo said.
LIST: High water being reported on some roads during Beta
Read full article: LIST: High water being reported on some roads during BetaHOUSTON – Here is a list of high water locations being reported in the Houston area by Houston Transtar. SH-87/ Broadway Northbound Between 4TH ST to SH-124 All Mainlanes Closed beginning Monday, September 21, 2020 8:30 PMSH-87/ Broadway Southbound Between SH-124 to 4TH ST All Mainlanes Closed beginning Monday, September 21, 2020 8:30 PMSH-35 Northbound At BELTWAY 8-SOUTH to FUQUA 3 Frontage Lane(s) Closed on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMIH-45 GULF Northbound At TRAVIS Entrance Ramp Closed beginning Tuesday, September 22, 2020 9:00 AMIH-45 NORTH Southbound At IH-10 East/ Milam Exit Ramp Closed beginning Tuesday, September 22, 2020 9:00 AMIH-10 KATY Eastbound At Smith St/ Louisiana St Exit Ramp Closed beginning Tuesday, September 22, 2020 5:30 PMIH-10 EAST Eastbound At MONMOUTH DR 3 Frontage Lane(s), Frontage Road U-turn Closed beginning Monday, September 21, 2020 9:00 AMIH-10 EAST Westbound At MONMOUTH DR 3 Frontage Lane(s), Frontage Road U-turn Closed beginning Monday, September 21, 2020 9:00 AMCheck the latest traffic conditions here.
610 South Loop reopens after cement truck overturns
Read full article: 610 South Loop reopens after cement truck overturnsHOUSTON – An overturned cement truck Wednesday morning closed part of Interstate 610 South Loop at Interstate 45 Gulf Freeway. The crash was reported about 10:40 a.m. on the westbound side of the South Loop just before I-45. Video from a Houston Transtar camera showed traffic was being forced off I-610 in the area. It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured in the crash. The road reopened about 1 p.m.Click here to check real-time traffic conditions.
Hazmat spill closes I-45 southbound near Conroe
Read full article: Hazmat spill closes I-45 southbound near ConroeCONROE, Texas – A hazmat spill Monday has prompted the closure of one side of Interstate 45 near Conroe. The heavy-truck crash was reported about 3:10 a.m. on the southbound side of the freeway near FM Road 3083. According to Houston Transtar, all lanes of the southbound side of the freeway are closed. It was not immediately clear how long it will take authorities to clean up the spill and reopen the freeway. Check real-time traffic conditions at Click2Housotn.com/traffic.
Crash briefly closed section of eastbound I-10 in Brookshire
Read full article: Crash briefly closed section of eastbound I-10 in BrookshireBROOKSHIRE, Texas – A crash on Tuesday briefly closed a section of Interstate 10 in Brookshire. The two-vehicle crash was reported at 1:36 p.m. on the eastbound side of the freeway at FM 359. By 2:30 p.m. the roads were reopened after the crash was cleared. Video from a Houston Transtar camera in the area showed traffic at a standstill in the area. The nature of the crash was not immediately clear.
Fuel leak slows traffic after truck fire on Katy Freeway eastbound at Park Ten
Read full article: Fuel leak slows traffic after truck fire on Katy Freeway eastbound at Park TenA truck fire blocked three lanes of traffic on the Katy Freeway eastbound at Park Ten Friday morning. According to Houston TranStar, the fire broke out just before 8:30 a.m. The driver was able to safely pull onto the shoulder near Park Ten. Authorities said after the fire was put out, the truck started to leak fuel. HazMat crews are on the scene working to clean up the spill and to prevent any leakage from reaching nearby storm drains, officials said.