SOUTHWEST FREEWAY

There is a major traffic alert in Houston.

Houston police were investigating a four-vehicle crash that left one person dead Sunday morning.

An 18-wheeler fire on I-69 Southwest Freeway southbound near Beltway 8 had all lanes closed Wednesday morning, police said.

All southbound lanes on the Southwest Freeway near Highway 288 are open after a rollover big rig crash Wednesday morning, TxDOT said.

A connector ramp that was originally expected to be closed until December, or even next year, has partially reopened.

A man who crashed his vehicle while intoxicated is charged with murder in the death of his five-year-old passenger, authorities said.

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Houston police say all lanes of the Southwest Freeway inbound at McGowen have been shut down due to a major crash.

All lanes are blocked on Southwest Freeway heading northbound at Westpark due to a rollover crash, Houston police say.

Police said they are investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcycle on the Southwest Freeway Sunday.

A man driving the wrong way on the Southwest Freeway caused a head-on crash that left him...

As of 3 a.m. Monday, eight warnings, one watch and five advisories are in effect for 38 regions in the Houston area as <a href="https://www.click2houston.com/weather/2021/09/12/multiple-warnings-and-watches-in-effect-for-houston-area-as-tropical-storm-nicholas-approaches-gulf-coast/" target="_blank">Hurricane Nicholas</a> approaches the Gulf Coast.

Police are investigating after a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler in southwest Houston Sunday, officers said. Investigators said the crash was caused by a wrong-way driver and two people are dead.

Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey and Houston City Council Member Edward Pollard are expected to hold a news conference with other local officials Monday to remind residents of the effective date of House Bill 2795, and how the two offices are partnering to address Bissonnet Street (between Beltway 8 and Southwest Freeway), an area known nationally for prostitution.

The Texas Department of Transportation announced Sunday the reopening of the Southwest Freeway at I-610 West Loop after weekend road construction wrapped up early.

Well, it’s happening again: Another big freeway closure is in the works.

It’s been a couple of months since the Texas Department of Transportation shut down two major connectors ramps of the 69/610 interchange. So how much work have crews been able to get done since the shutdown?

A man is now charged with capital murder in the shooting death of a man on the Southwest Freeway on Sunday.

Here are things to know for Wednesday, July 14:

A group of protesters blocked the Southwest Freeway during rush hour Tuesday afternoon.

Heads up drivers, there’s a big closure coming up next Monday set to last for about six weeks!

On Friday's show: Work begins on a major overhaul of the Southwest Freeway at 610, the value of Pride Nights in sports, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week, and the annual Houston Matters Spelling Bee.

A gang member accused of trafficking a young teenage girl has been charged in connection with the crime.

Two critical connector ramps at the interchange of the Southwest Freeway and the West Loop are closing starting this Thursday.

Here are things to know for Friday, May 28:

Bush's announcement comes after an outcry from Houston and Harris County leaders who requested $1.3 billion in federal funds for Harvey relief but were left off a list of recipients the General Land Office released.

Friday cold front brings weekend weather changes to SE Texas!

Police have released the mug shot of a man accused of driving drunk and causing an accident that killed a child.

HOUSTON, Texas – An Alief ISD bus was involved in a crash on the feeder road of the Southwest Freeway Monday afternoon. Houston police responded to reports of an accident at 9201 Club Creek around 3:30 p.m.Officials say there were three students on board at the time of the accident, but no injuries were reported. The students were transferred to another bus and taken home.

HOUSTON – The mother of a 1-year-old boy hit by gunfire from a Houston police officer who was shooting at a robber earlier this month spoke about the incident for the first time Tuesday. According to police, the robber jumped out of a vehicle and into another vehicle where a woman was pumping gas. Police said they spotted a weapon as they moved in on the man and a 15-year veteran of the Houston Police Department opened fire, killing him. Police said that a 1-year-old who was in the back seat of the vehicle at the gas pump was hit by gunfire. Crump said Legend was hit in the head by a bullet and not grazed as police have described.

HOUSTON – A robbery suspect is dead and a bystander’s baby was injured after an officer-involved shooting Wednesday, Houston police said. Officers said the shooting happened in the 7900 block of Southwest Freeway around 11:35 p.m. According to the Houston Police Department, officers spotted a vehicle that was suspected in a robbery. Investigators said the chase went onto Beltway 8 and then onto the Southwest Freeway feeder road. The suspect then crashed and stopped at a gas station, Jack’s Grocery, at 7931 Southwest Freeway, police said.

HOUSTON – A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and killed Saturday night along the Southwest Freeway in Houston’s Upper Kirby neighborhood, authorities said. Just after 1 a.m Saturday, units were dispatched to a location near the intersection of the Southwest Freeway and Kirby Drive in reference to the auto-pedestrian accident. On arrival, police found the man lying in a main lane of the freeway. After the initial striking vehicle drove off, police said the man was struck by additional vehicles. Police said they don’t yet have a description of the initial striking vehicle.

HOUSTON – Have you seen Jose Alexander Sanchez? Detectives learned that the fugitive, Jose Alexander Sanchez, sexually assaulted the victim. Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, charging and/or arrest of the suspects in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

Due to inclement weather, Houston-area school districts canceled or delayed classes on Monday, Jan. 11. Here is the full list of school districts that have announced changes:Anderson-Shiro CISDAnderson-Shiro CISD will close on Monday. Huntsville ISDHuntsville ISD will cancel all classes on Monday. New Waverly ISDNew Waverly ISD will cancel classes for Monday. Willis ISDWillis ISD will cancel classes for Monday.

Jill Karnicki / Staff photographerHouston just lost a No. 1 ranking in the state of Texas. But save any disappointment—it wasn't exactly a badge of honor. In Texas A&M University's annual study of the most congested roadways in Texas, a stretch of I-35 in Austin bumped part of the West Loop from its top spot, making IH-610 from Katy Freeway to Southwest Freeway now the second most congested roadway in Texas. West Loop was previously ranked number one the past two years.

SUGAR LAND, Texas – This year, the COVID-19 pandemic did not stop people from supporting Small Business Saturday. The Painted Tree Marketplace, located on Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land, showcases almost 200 small business vendors. On Saturday, the business was booming at the Painted Tree Marketplace. Nicole Flores is the store manager at the Painted Tree Marketplace and she owns the Sassy Gal Boutique. The Painted Tree Marketplace is open from 10 a.m. -8 p.m. every day.

As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Why do they keep closing 59 between Gessner and Fondren? Answer: Terrence lives on the Southwest part of town and wanted to know why the Southwest Freeway keeps getting shut down for construction on the weekends. I spoke to the Department of Transportation and they said, the construction taking place between Gessner and Fondren is not part of the interchange project with the West Loop. The project is planned to be complete by the end of December/beginning of next year, weather depending.

HOUSTON – The 288 Expressway is officially open! In addition, the department will open the Brazoria County 288 Expressway, a 5-mile section from the Brazoria/Harris county line at Clear Creek to County Road 58 north. Brazoria County Judge Matt Sebesta said it’s an opening that has been a long time coming. “It will help with congestion relief on Highway 288,” Sebesta said in a press release. “We are excited to see the Brazoria County Expressway completed, allowing our residents to spend less time in traffic and more time at home with their families.”Residents can travel the expressway for free from Harris County to Brazoria County, between Nov. 16-29.

As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: What’s up with the folded sign on Southwest Freeway near Sugarland? Answer: According to the Texas Department of Transportation, many people were wondering about the folded overhead sign on the Southwest Freeway that directs traffic to exit Sugar Land and Stafford. TXDOT responded to these multiple reports and has contacted their Fort Bend and west Harris County maintenance teams to quickly fix the issue. Send it our way, and we will try to hunt down an answer.

The new I-69 northbound connector ramp to I-610 southbound was recently opened. Currently, crews are working on the demolition of the old I-69 northbound connector ramp to I-610 southbound. This will allow for the work to progress on the IH 610 northbound to IH 69 southbound connector. The new I-610 southbound exit to Fournace and the new I-610 southbound entrance ramp from Hildalgo/ Westheimer opened earlier this summer. Major work for the IH 610 northbound to I-69 southbound connector ramp and the I-610 southbound to I-69 northbound connector ramp will continue.

Houston’s city hall in downtown and the Montrose Bridges over the Southwest Freeway will light up red,white and blue Saturday beginning at dusk to honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last week at the age of 87. “Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death has saddened Houstonians, and tonight the City of Houston will pay our respects and honor her legacy,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said. “Many will also continue to honor Justice Ginsburg with a commitment to work for a fair and just society. She served our country with dignity and broke down barriers. She fought until her last day and can truly rest in power.”Ginsburg, who died of complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer, was honored Friday in a ceremony in Statuary Hall.

HOUSTON – Road construction in Metro Houston continues in full force this weekend, with three specific locations that could cause you delays. Weekend construction at the Southwest Freeway/West Loop interchange continues this weekend. In addition, the southbound West Loop frontage road between Richmond and Westpark will be closed. The southbound feeder on the West Loop between Richmond and Westpark Drive will be closed all weekend. I-10/I-45 InterchangeThe connector ramps from eastbound and westbound I-10 to northbound I-45 will be closed this weekend.

HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating a deadly crash that left a 27-year-old man dead Tuesday morning. The accident happened on the Southwest Freeway near Newcastle Drive. Investigators said the man walked across the road and into traffic before he was hit. IH-69 Southwest Fwy southbound at Newcastle, accident has all southbound lanes closed. #houtrafficCC13 — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) July 21, 2020Police are encouraging drivers to find a different route.

HOUSTON The proposed I-45 expansion project is set to solve Houstons biggest congestion problems from the Southwest Freeway up to the North Beltway, with work broken down into three segments. This project has proven to be controversial as the Texas Department of Transportation plans to expand a vital part of I-45. The North Freeway expansion promises a smoother commute and green space which is often referred to as the Central Park of Houston.This part of the project is Segment three, located near Minute Maid Park. Segment two the section in between those areas improving the North Freeway from Interstate 10 up to the North Loop. north freeway expansion projectThe project plan seems to excite some Houstonians, but others say these improvements will come at a cost much higher than the estimated $7 billion.

HOUSTON The weather is warming up and thousands of high school and college graduates will be celebrating their milestone with forever photos. Whether you are taking them yourself or with a professional, keep these places in mind when getting your pictures done. Eleanor Tinsley Park/Buffalo BayouThis park located within Buffalo Bayou has great picture spots for graduates to take advantage of. Cullinan ParkOne of Sugar Lands popular parks marks the list of best parks to take pictures in the Houston area according to MommyNearest. Allens LandingThe birthplace of Houston is also a great spot to take pictures for graduates, located just outside the Downtown Houston skyline a couple blocks from UH-Downtown.

Stranded driver hit, killed crossing Southwest FreewayHouston police investigate a deadly auto-pedestrian colission along the Southwest Freeway near Fondren Road on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Houston police investigate a deadly auto-pedestrian colission along the Southwest Freeway near Fondren Road on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Photo: Jay R. Jordan / Houston Chronicle Photo: Jay R. Jordan / Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 12 Caption Close Stranded driver hit, killed crossing Southwest Freeway 1 / 12 Back to GalleryA man was hit and killed trying to cross the Southwest Freeway after his car stalled out Wednesday morning. KILLED OVER TV: Suspect killed resident before stealing TV in west Houston shooting, witnesses sayParamedics rushed to try and save the man, but he was pronounced dead on scene. Jay R. Jordan covers breaking news in the Houston area.

HOUSTON – A man is dead after an auto-pedestrian crash in southwest Houston. The accident happened around 10:40 a.m. Wednesday on the Southwest Freeway near Bellaire Boulevard, according to police. Authorities said the man was running across the main lanes of the freeway when he was hit by a passing Cadillac. The victim’s vehicle was found disabled on the left shoulder, police said. Officers said the driver fo the Cadillac remained at the scene and will not be facing any charges.

HOUSTON – A fatal crash Monday closed a section of the Southwest Freeway at Beltway 8 for several hours as officials investigated the scene. The crash was reported just before 1 p.m. on the southbound side of U.S. Highway 59 near West Bellfort Avenue exit. It was not immediately clear what caused the crash. Drivers were asked to seek alternate routes. The victim’s identity has not been released

Southwest Freeway closed after fatal wreck involving big rigAll southbound lanes of U.S. 59 near Beltway 8 are closed for a deadly wreck Monday, May 18, 2020. All southbound lanes of U.S. 59 near Beltway 8 are closed for a deadly wreck Monday, May 18, 2020. Photo: Houston TranStar Photo: Houston TranStar Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Southwest Freeway closed after fatal wreck involving big rig 1 / 1 Back to GalleryAll outbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway are closed for a deadly wreck Monday afternoon. The wreck happened around 12:30 p.m. in the southbound lanes just north of Beltway 8. The wreck appears to involve a big rig, according to Houston TranStar.

HOUSTON – A semi-truck lost its load on a Southwest Freeway feeder road Wednesday night, spilling raw meat and cow parts in the roadway, Houston police told KPRC 2. The spill was reported at about 6:06 p.m. near the 7700 block of Southwest Freeway near Fondren Road. As of 9 p.m., the feeder road remains blocked to traffic as clean up continues. A Houston police officer at the scene told KPRC 2 the semi-truck was cut off by another driver and the truck driver slammed on the brakes, causing the load in the big rig to shift and spill on to the road. The 18-wheeler driver was cited at the scene for failure to secure the load.

The 29th Annual Mariachi Invitational is set to serenade Houston this Saturday29th Annual Mariachi Invitational ShowcaseSaturday, March 7thArena Theatre7326 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX. 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.29th Annual Mariachi Invitational ShowcaseSaturday, March 7thArena Theatre7326 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX. 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Photo: Screenshot RodeoHouston Video Photo: Screenshot RodeoHouston Video Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close The 29th Annual Mariachi Invitational is set to serenade Houston this Saturday 1 / 7 Back to GalleryThe 29th Annual Mariachi Invitational Showcase is set to serenade you this Saturday, March 7th at the Arena Theatre located at 7326 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.ON HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM: Selena will be inducted into RodeoHouston's Star Trail of FameThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Go Tejano Committee presents the event each year inviting five professional Mariachi groups across the Lone Star State to compete in the showcase. They compete in two rounds before the winners of those rounds advance to the final round at NRG Stadium. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m. and the competition will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $40-$50 and can be purchased via Ticketmaster here.

SUGAR LAND, Texas – A section of U.S. 59 Southwest Freeway that was closed Wednesday because of a fatal crash in Sugar Land has reopened. The two-vehicle crash was reported about 7:30 a.m. on the northbound side of U.S. 59. According to Sugar Land police, the crash involved a passenger vehicle and an 18-wheeler. A woman in the passenger vehicle was killed, police said. Officials said all northbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway were closed while investigators were at the scene.

Southwest Freeway – On Sunday, Cheryl Fisher and her husband Borris received a terrifying call from their daughter, Jalisa Fisher, that she had been shot as she was trying to exit highway 59 near Chimney Rock. Houston police say while Jalisa was heading northbound on 59 attempting to exit the freeway, she cut off another vehicle believed to have been a tinted BMW. Jalisa’s parents said the driver who was coming from the West Park tollway, got behind her and then next to her. The bullet went through her car door and into the back of her left leg. “The pain was so bad because the bullet split the bone in her leg so her leg broke,” said Fisher.

HOUSTON – A woman was shot during a possible road rage incident on the Southwest Freeway at Chimney Rock Road, according to Houston police. The road rage shooting was reported around 5:10 a.m. northbound on 59 at Chimney Rock exit. Police said a woman driving northbound on 59 had cut off another vehicle, possibly a BMW, while trying to cross lanes to exit the freeway. The woman exited the freeway and pulled into an Exxon, located at 5601 Southwest Freeway, and called for help, police said. The woman was taken to a nearby hospital and expected to survive her injuries, police said.

Woman's body found in backseat of a car in west HoustonGoogle Maps view of Wilcrest at the Southwest Freeway. Google Maps view of Wilcrest at the Southwest Freeway. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Woman's body found in backseat of a car in west Houston 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA man is in custody in connection with a womans death Friday, in a case that took Houston and Harris County police across west Houston. Witnesses reported an altercation that ended in a woman being shot shortly before 1 p.m. near Wilcrest at U.S. 59. There, police found a womans body in the backseat of a sedan with an apparent gunshot wound.

HOUSTON – All mainlanes have reopened on the Southwest Freeway at Hillcroft Street after being closed for several hours due to an overturned dump truck Friday, according to Houston police. Around noon, it was reported that the dump truck overturned and spilled “raw sewage wast” on the Southwest Freeway, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. VIDEO: Major traffic backup on Southwest Freeway due to overturned dump truckThe company that owns the dump truck, WCA Waste, said there were no injuries to the driver and no other drivers were involved in the accident. The company said the dump truck was carrying non-hazardous wastewater from a local water treatment facility. Michael Roy, vice president and general counsel at WCA Waste, released the following written statement:“One of our trucks carrying non-hazardous wastewater sludge from a local water treatment facility tipped over early this afternoon on U.S. 69 near the Hillcroft exit.

Overturned dump truck brings traffic on Southwest Freeway to a crawlAn overturned dump truck delayed traffic on the southbound Southwest Freeway on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. An overturned dump truck delayed traffic on the southbound Southwest Freeway on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Photo: Houston Transtar Photo: Houston Transtar Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Overturned dump truck brings traffic on Southwest Freeway to a crawl 1 / 1 Back to GalleryAn overturned dumped truck has closed all main lanes on southbound U.S. 59. Images from Houston Transtar show the truck on its side, blocking most of the traffic. It is unclear if any injuries have been reported.

In 2019, the West Loop between the Katy Freeway and the Southwest Freeway was named the most congested highway segment in the state of Texas, and now in the country, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The ongoing intricate, mega-sized project to rebuild the West Loop/Southwest Freeway interchange is aimed to help alleviate some of that congestion while also improving safety along this stretch of road.

HOUSTON – The weekend construction on Interstate 610 at the Interstate 69 that has been causing major delays for drivers has been adjusted, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT said starting Friday at 9 p.m. the total closure for West Loop northbound and Southwest Freeway southbound will be limited to weekend nights. All of the main lanes will reopen each morning at 5 a.m.For the past two weeks, the areas had been shut down continuously Friday to Monday morning. For more information, visit HOU610at69.com

West Loop at U.S. 59/I-69For the second weekend in a row, the West Loop will be closed at the Southwest Freeway. West Loop traffic through Uptown will be snarled, but less so. Southbound traffic will be able to access the Southwest Freeway this weekend and all exits through Uptown will remain open. Alternate routes across the Southwest Freeway in this part of town include Chimney Rock, Rice Avenue, Newcastle and Weslayan. The connector ramps from the Eastex Freeway (U.S. 59/I-69) to I-10 eastbound will also be closed.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- TxDOT crews are working to repair a segment of the Southwest Freeway after three lanes were shut down.TxDOT says a damaged piece of metal was found on the southbound lanes of U.S. 59 near Bellaire Boulevard Monday morning.The lanes are scheduled to reopen between 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., TxDOT says.Drivers are urged to avoid the area during their evening commute.

Emergency repairs to Southwest Freeway will affect Houstons afternoon rush hourA part of U.S. 59/Interstate 69 is seen damaged near Bellaire Boulevard on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. A part of U.S. 59/Interstate 69 is seen damaged near Bellaire Boulevard on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. Photo: Texas Department Of Transportation Photo: Texas Department Of Transportation Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Emergency repairs to Southwest Freeway will affect Houstons afternoon rush hour 1 / 1 Back to GalleryEmergency repairs to a segment of the Southwest Freeway will plague outbound commuters Monday afternoon. Crews with the Texas Department of Transportation are working to repair damaged pieces of metal on the southbound lanes of U.S. 59/Interstate 69 over Bellaire Boulevard. Anyone driving out of the city during the Monday afternoon rush hour is urged to plan ahead.

See the Southwest Freeway take shape at Sharpstown 60 years agoSouthwest Freeway under development at Sharpstown, circa 1960. View is looking southwest. Southwest Freeway under development at Sharpstown, circa 1960. Photo: Houston Chronicle File Photo: Houston Chronicle File Image 1 of / 78 Caption Close See the Southwest Freeway take shape at Sharpstown 60 years ago 1 / 78 Back to GalleryHopefully you saw photos of how Shepherd looked at the North Freeway in the early 1950s. You can see bits of the Southwest Freeway taking shape.

Fog, rain make way for beautiful weekend in HoustonFog is seen over the Southwest Freeway interchange with West Loop 610 in Houston on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2019. Fog is seen over the Southwest Freeway interchange with West Loop 610 in Houston on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2019. Photo: Jay R. Jordan / Houston Chronicle Photo: Jay R. Jordan / Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Fog, rain make way for beautiful weekend in Houston 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA foggy start to the second day of the new year will turn into a rainy Thursday afternoon and evening, meteorologists predict. Storms are expected to roll into the Houston area sometime in the late morning or early afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Jay R. Jordan covers breaking news in the Houston area.

See 1989 come to a close through Houston Chronicle photosWeather conditions force closure of the Southwest Freeway inbound at Newcastle, Dec. 22, 1989. Weather conditions force closure of the Southwest Freeway inbound at Newcastle, Dec. 22, 1989. Photo: Steve Ueckert, Houston Chronicle Photo: Steve Ueckert, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 59 Caption Close See 1989 come to a close through Houston Chronicle photos 1 / 59 Back to GalleryDecember started out great for Houston football fans. In one of the most poignant scenes in Houston sports history, Ware climbed an equipment cart and proclaimed to the crowd: "We've brought the Heisman Trophy to Houston, Texas. * Sean Jones, Oilers defensive end, loves a good movie.

See Houston captured in rich color imagesSouthwest Freeway construction, looking outbound toward Post Oak at Westpark, circa 1959-1960. Southwest Freeway construction, looking outbound toward Post Oak at Westpark, circa 1959-1960. Photo: Houston Chronicle File Photo: Houston Chronicle File Image 1 of / 72 Caption Close See Houston captured in rich color images 1 / 72 Back to GalleryMaybe youve seen these photos before, but since BCH is always picking up new readers maybe you didnt see these photos when I first posted them in 2013. Weve seen tons of black-and-white photos of the city through the years, but its the color negatives, transparencies and Kodachrome slides that get my interest. Toward the end of the photo gallery are some images of the Houston skyline at dusk from the 1960s.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- If you're planning to hit the road to visit friends and family this Thanksgiving, we want to help you enjoy more turkey time and less travel time.AAA, along with data from Inrix, has identified the worst times to hit the freeways and which freeways will see the most congestion.According to AAA , generally speaking, the worst time to be driving anywhere is Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.The number one worst spot is expected to be the Southwest Freeway outbound between downtown and 610, around 5:45 PM. AAA expects more than four times the usual traffic during that time.The number two spot is the 610 West Loop southbound between TC Jester and South Post Oak at 5:30 p.m. That area will also see more than four times the normal traffic.For number three, it's back over to the Southwest Freeway northbound between Weslayan and downtown. That area will see nearly three times the usual congestion at 5:30 p.m.Number four is along the 610 West Loop northbound near the Galleria.The North Beltway eastbound near Bush Intercontinental Airport is number five.The six worst spot is the North Freeway inbound between the Beltway and downtown.Finally, number seven is I-10 the Katy Freeway outbound from Antoine to the Grand Parkway.Peak traffic for those locations range between 2:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday.

I-69 NB just north of Hwy 36 is projected to be closed for 3 hours due to the hazmat/18 wheeler fire scene. Continue to avoid the area Rosenberg Police (@RosenbergPolice) November 25, 2019ROSENBERG, Texas (KTRK) -- Authorities are working to clear a huge oil spill and fire on the Southwest Freeway near Highway 36 after an 18-wheeler accident.Rosenberg police responded to reports of the crash on US-59 around 1 p.m.Police say the fire and oil spill has shut down all northbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway just north of Highway 36.Crews are working to clear the accident, and are asking drivers to avoid the area.

I-69 NB just north of Hwy 36 is projected to be closed for 3 hours due to the hazmat/18 wheeler fire scene. Continue to avoid the area Rosenberg Police (@RosenbergPolice) November 25, 2019ROSENBERG, Texas (KTRK) -- Authorities are working to clear a huge oil spill and fire on the Southwest Freeway near Highway 36 after an 18-wheeler accident.Rosenberg police responded to reports of the crash on US-59 around 1 p.m.Police say the fire and oil spill has shut down all northbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway just north of Highway 36.Crews are working to clear the accident, and are asking drivers to avoid the area.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Roadwork at the very busy I-610 West Loop / US-59/I-69 interchange is not taking a break over the holiday shopping and travel season.More lanes on the Southwest Freeway are about to reopen, giving inbound drivers a bit of a break.The Southwest Freeway is set to go from three to four open lanes northbound at I-610 on Monday, Nov. 25.Outbound traffic in the same location will be limited to just three lanes until early next year.Some high-impact closures are also happening next year.TxDOT is preparing to shut down the connector ramps for months at a time starting in 2020.If you are looking for alternate routes, use surface streets like Westheimer, or take the long way around and go through the I-10/610 director.This construction project started in 2017, and TxDOT says it will likely finish in 2024.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Roadwork at the very busy I-610 West Loop / US-59/I-69 interchange is not taking a break over the holiday shopping and travel season.More lanes on the Southwest Freeway are about to reopen, giving inbound drivers a bit of a break.The Southwest Freeway is set to go from three to four open lanes northbound at I-610 on Monday, Nov. 25.Outbound traffic in the same location will be limited to just three lanes until early next year.Some high-impact closures are also happening next year.TxDOT is preparing to shut down the connector ramps for months at a time starting in 2020.If you are looking for alternate routes, use surface streets like Westheimer, or take the long way around and go through the I-10/610 director.This construction project started in 2017, and TxDOT says it will likely finish in 2024.

HOUSTON - Another weekend is upon us and, as always, weekend road construction projects will be causing headaches for some of us! Direct connector from I-10 to U.S. 290 westboundThe exit ramp to 290 westbound will be closed nightly, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. this weekend. Traffic using the direct connector will have to proceed onto I-610 eastbound, make a U-turn at Ella Boulevard, then access 290 westbound from I-610 westbound. The westbound lanes of I-10 will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday. The eastbound lanes will be closed from Saturday at 10 p.m. to Sunday at 8 a.m.Drive safely and have a great weekend!

Burgerim, a mini-burger chain, will open a second Sugar Land location at 19922 Southwest Freeway during the first week of November. Diners can choose from different types of meats and toppings. In addition to mini burgers, the chain serves sandwiches, salads, sides, appetizers and desserts. The fast-casual restaurant has locations in California and Tennessee, as well as Asia and Europe. 832-847-4974. www.burgerim.com

Elevated Wellness CBD opened a new location in Sugar Land at 19916 Southwest Freeway on Oct. 22. The store sells a variety of cannabidiol products including balms, oils and sprays. Elevated Wellness also carries CBD oil products for pets. The business has three other locations in the Greater Houston area. 832-451-6154. www.elevatedwellnesstx.com

Alleged bomb threat disrupts traffic outside Lakewood ChurchLakewood Church bought the former Summit arena in 2010 after leasing it for seven years. Lakewood Church bought the former Summit arena in 2010 after leasing it for seven years. Photo: Elizabeth Conely/Houston Chronicle Photo: Elizabeth Conely/Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Alleged bomb threat disrupts traffic outside Lakewood Church 1 / 5 Back to GalleryA possible bomb threat Sunday at Houstons Lakewood Church prompted a brief closure of a feeder road to Southwest Freeway, according to police and media reports. The threat was called in at 12:05 p.m. as 11 a.m. church services were ending, police said. READ ALSO: Woman killed in multi-car crash in SpringSouthwest Freeway remained open to traffic as police shut down the Weslayan Street off-ramp.

Shooter opens fire on Southwest Freeway, injuring 2Houston police officers investigate the scene where two men were found shot after driving to a standalone ER facility in the 2500 block of Rice Ave. on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. Houston police officers investigate the scene where two men were found shot after driving to a standalone ER facility in the 2500 block of Rice Ave. on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 13 Caption Close Shooter opens fire on Southwest Freeway, injuring 2 1 / 13 Back to GalleryTwo people were injured, one critically, in a shooting along the Southwest Freeway early Monday. The driver drove to a standalone ER center in the 2500 block of Rice, where the group ran inside for help. Paramedics with the Houston Fire Department rushed one of the injured men to Memorial Hermann Hospital in critical condition.

Two bullet holes can be seen in a window of a vehicle after a shooting on the Southwest Freeway in southwest Houston on Oct. 7, 2019. HOUSTON - Two people were injured Monday when the car they were in was peppered with bullets while traveling on the Southwest Freeway. According to Houston police, five people were in the car that was traveling north on U.S. Highway 59 Southwest Freeway near the Intestate 610 Loop about 4 a.m. when it was hit by several gunshots. Another man was critically injured and taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital for treatment. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.

HOUSTON - Here are construction projects to know about in the Houston area this weekend:1. 59 Southwest Freeway northbound lanes closed at 61059 Southwest Freeway northbound lanes will be closed from Chimney Rock to Weslayan from Saturday at 5 a.m. until Monday at 5 a.m. Traffic will be diverted to the feeder lanes, but traffic does not have to sit through a traffic signal. 290 Northwest Freeway eastbound from Little York to Tidwell, 4 lanes closingConstruction is also impacting northwest commuters. 288 South freeway northbound at the south beltway288 South Freeway northbound at the south beltway, a total lane closure is scheduled from Friday at 9 p.m. until Saturday at 5:30 a.m.

HOUSTON - There's no way to avoid traffic in the Houston area, but planning ahead can decrease the headache. There will be several road closures this weekend commuters should be aware of. But watch out for West Beltway roadwork, three lanes will be closed on that alternate from Gessner to Little York roads during the overnight hours. Alternate route:Traffic will be diverted to the service road. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Three people are dead after an SUV crashed into a pickup off the Southwest Freeway early Sunday morning.Police say a black SUV was speeding down the Southwest Freeway feeder road at around 1 a.m. at the same time a pickup was turning out of the intersection at Bellerive Drive. "(The) black SUV struck the other vehicle and rolled several times, ejecting two of the occupants," said HPD Commander James Bryant. "There were three occupants in the SUV. "The driver of the SUV was killed instantly.The two passengers ejected were taken to a hospital. Police say one of them died on the way and the third died at the hospitalPolice say the driver of the pickup wasn't hurt and say alcohol did not appear to be a factor in their case.No charges have been filed at this time and the investigation remains ongoing.

Three people killed after SUV slams into pickup off SW FreewayThree people were killed after an SUV slammed into a pickup truck on Southwest Freeway on Sunday morning. Three people were killed after an SUV slammed into a pickup truck on Southwest Freeway on Sunday morning. Photo: On Scene Photo: On Scene Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Three people killed after SUV slams into pickup off SW Freeway 1 / 7 Back to GalleryThree people were killed after an SUV slammed into a pickup truck on Southwest Freeway on Sunday morning. The pickup truck was making a right turn out of the feeder road at the intersection of Bellerive Drive when the SUV hit the truck. Bryant said that the driver of the SUV was killed instantly.

KPRC2HOUSTON - Three people were killed in a crash on the Southwest Freeway feeder road early Sunday morning, according to Houston police. Around 1 a.m., near the intersection of Bellerive Drive, police said two vehicles were involved in a roll-over crash. Authorities said a black Chevrolet Tahoe and a silver truck were involved in the crash. The ejected passengers were taken to an area hospital where they later died from injuries sustained in the crash, officials said. What happenedAuthorities said the Tahoe was speeding on the feeder road when it struck the truck, which was making a right turn onto the feeder road.

KPRC2HOUSTON - Three people were killed in a crash on the Southwest Freeway feeder road early Sunday morning, according to Houston police. Around 1 a.m., near the intersection of Bellerive Drive, police said two vehicles were involved in a roll-over crash. Authorities said a black Chevrolet Tahoe and a silver truck were involved in the crash. The ejected passengers were taken to an area hospital where they later died from injuries sustained in the crash, officials said. What happenedAuthorities said the Tahoe was speeding on the feeder road when it struck the truck, which was making a right turn onto the feeder road.

HOUSTON - Traffic in Houston can be challenging, but there are some construction projects going on that can make it even more so. Heres a list of some of the places where youll find major backups this weekend. US 59 Southwest Freeway closed at 610 LoopRemember last weekend? Well, roadwork repeats on U.S. 59 Southwest Freeway this weekend. SH 288 South Freeway closed at the BeltwayState Highway 288 northbound main lanes will be closed at the South Sam Houston Tollway from 9 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Saturday.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- One man is in police custody after leading police on a brief chase.The suspect was driving a red pickup inbound on the Southwest Freeway. After he took the Spur towards downtown, the man waved a white rag out the driver's side window, gave up and turned himself in to officers.The truck briefly continued to roll but no one was injured.Sugar Land police started the pursuit over some allegedly stolen lawn equipment. There's no word what charges the driver may face.

A major road closure is planned for I-69 this weekend. As part of the I-610 West Loop/ I-69 Southwest Freeway interchange project, the Texas Department of Transportation will close all southbound mainlanes of I-69 Southwest between Chimney Rock and Weslayan beginning Friday at 9 p.m. and ending on Monday at 5 a.m.Crews will be working on the foundations for the new I-610 West Loop southbound connector to I-69 Southwest Freeway northbound. Officials say to expect delays and to consider an alternate route. TxDOT said the $259 million project will enhance safety and improve mobility by widening the connector ramps to two lanes, increasing sight distances, and providing remedies to eliminate weaving. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Two Houston photographers scale famous Montrose bridge over Southwest Freeway"I want to put Houston on the map and make people want to visit this city," Froehlich said. "I want to put Houston on the map and make people want to visit this city," Froehlich said. Photo: Courtesy Photo: Courtesy Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Two Houston photographers scale famous Montrose bridge over Southwest Freeway 1 / 5 Back to GalleryThere's more than one way to see the big city sights. At approximately 11 p.m. on a recent weeknight in July, two Houston photographers scaled the Montrose bridge, one of a series of illuminated bridges above the Southwest Freeway, capturing jaw-dropping photos and video. "I want to put Houston on the map and make people want to visit this city," Froehlich said.

Google MapsHOUSTON - Drivers beware -- there will be a total freeway closure on the Southwest Freeway this weekend. All southbound lanes from Weslayan Street to Chimney Rock Road will be closed from Friday until Monday. What they're doingCrews will be working on the foundations for the new West Loop southbound connector to northbound Southwest Freeway. Impact on driversMotorists are urged to consider taking alternative routes in order to avoid the area. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

EMBED >More News Videos Plan ahead for traffic near Minute Maid Park this tonightHOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Heads up, Houston drivers! Start planning now to avoid major backups inside the Loop this weekend.TxDOT has two major closures planned which will have the greatest impact Friday night through midday Saturday, especially for those with plans in downtown Houston.Astros fans leaving Minute Maid Park on Friday night should plan to leave downtown Houston via I-10 or northbound on the Eastex or North freeway.The Southwest Freeway is closing southbound at the West Loop all weekend, and SH-288 will close northbound and southbound at the South Loop, Friday night through midday Saturday.Drivers on Houston's southwest side near the Galleria, West University and Bellaire can expect significant delays this weekend, as construction crews close the Southwest Freeway outbound at the West Loop.TxDOT continues its work at the busy interchange, closing the southbound lanes this weekend as crews conduct foundation work for one of the new connector ramps.While TxDOT says police officers will be onsite to help with traffic control, expect delays. The closure will detour all US-59 southbound traffic to the IH-610 West Loop from Friday, August 2 at 9 p.m. to Monday, August 5 at 5 a.m.The seven-year construction project has a goal of widening the connector ramps at that interchange to improve traffic flow and safety.Total closure: Northbound and southbound lanes from Holly Hall to HolmesFriday at 9 p.m. - Monday at 5 a.m.Alternate route: Traffic will be detoured to IH-610 and will have to U-turn and continue on SH-288. Almeda is another alternate route.Total ClosureNightly 9 p.m. - 5 a.m. through Saturday, August 31Total closure: Westbound from Telephone to ScottFriday at 10 p.m. - Monday at 5 a.m.Alternate route: Frontage roadClosure: Two alternate lanes westbound from Eldridge Pkwy to WilcrestNightly 9 p.m. - 5 a.m., through Monday, August 5

SUGAR LAND, Texas - Two drivers are expected to be OK after a major crash caused delays along the Southwest Freeway on Monday. That has been contained by the Sugar Land Fire Department, Denton said. He and several other good Samaritans stopped and got out to see if anyone was in need of help. And she was, like, Help, help! so thats when we ran towards the car, Ramirez said. She was, like, The truck hit me, the truck hit me, he came from the side and hit me,' Ramirez said.

Two drivers are expected to be OK after a major crash caused delays along the Southwest Freeway on Monday.

Google MapsHOUSTON - Drivers beware -- there will be a total freeway closure on the Southwest Freeway this weekend. All southbound lanes from Weslayan Street to Chimney Rock Road will be closed from Friday until Monday. What they're doingCrews will be working on the foundations for the new West Loop southbound connector to northbound Southwest Freeway. Impact on driversMotorists are urged to consider taking alternative routes in order to avoid the area. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Twin Liquors Fine Wine & Spirits will open a location at 19964 Southwest Freeway, Unit 18, Sugar Land, on July 19. The Austin-based company was founded in 1937 by the Jabour family and provides an inventory of fine wines, industry staples and harder-to-find specialty wines and spirits. Co-owners David Jabour and his sister, Margaret Jabour, now have 95 locations. A grand opening will take place July 26 and will feature events, specials and giveaways throughout the weekend. 512-222-0700. www.twinliquors.com

Arson investigators are looking into a fire Monday that damaged two excavators at a construction site along the Southwest Freeway. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

HOUSTON - Arson investigators are looking into a fire Monday that damaged two excavators at a construction site along the Southwest Freeway. The fire was reported about 4:50 a.m. under an overpass near the Chimney Rock Road exit along U.S. Highway 59. Houston Transtar cameras showed flames shooting from at least one of the pieces of construction equipment. The cost of the damage was not immediately clear. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.