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An emergency closure is currently underway at 610 West Loop northbound at I-69 for safety reasons, according to TxDOT.

All southbound mainlanes of U.S. 59 Southwest Freeway near Gessner Road are now open after a major crash involving a Houston Fire Department vehicle.

Authorities are asking drivers to avoid I-10 eastbound after an overturned 18-wheeler reportedly shut the freeway down Saturday night. The incident took place near the North Freeway.

Three lanes on the 610 South Loop at Cullen Blvd are shut down due to a major crash involving two vehicles and a pedestrian.

A motorcyclist was injured Tuesday after slamming into a Houston Fire Department medic unit while on the Gulf Freeway.

Deputies are investigating a situation involving a possible armed man parked on the I-10 East Freeway feeder road, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

One person is dead after a Houston police patrol unit was involved in a crash with two other vehicles on Houston’s northside on Sunday.

Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for a massive closure impacting the West Loop to start 2022-- you’re hearing this First On 2.

One person is dead and 10 others were injured Saturday in a three-vehicle wreck at I-10 westbound near Barker Cypress Road.

A bus aide has died after a school bus carrying four Hempstead ISD students crashed in Waller County on Friday, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

<b>Question:</b> Have you driven in downtown Houston lately and noticed the wider red lanes on Travis Street near Interstate 45? Why are those lanes are so wide? Is it necessary to have them take up two lanes of traffic?

A lost load of granite is causing traffic delays on the North Freeway at West Road, <a href="https://twitter.com/houstonpolice/status/1471084887654477825" target="_blank">police say</a>.

The Harris County Toll Road Authority has been working on the Tomball Tollway for years, and most recently crews have been building out the direct connector ramps from the Tomball Tollway.

An investigation is underway after a man was fatally struck by a vehicle in northeast Harris County Tuesday, Sheriff Ed Gonzales said.

A vehicle fire has closed off several lanes of I-45 North Freeway at Airline Drive headed outbound Monday morning.

A crash involving five vehicles and an 18-wheeler has blocked all lanes on the Southwest Freeway northbound at the 610 Loop, police said.

<b>Question:</b> Why was the Southwest Freeway dark for months?

<a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/KPRC2Zach/status/1468574767905185792" target="_blank">Two crashes on I-10 Katy Freeway </a>have shut down the freeway in both directions Wednesday morning, authorities say.

The Texas Department of Transportation shut down a highly used entrance ramp for inbound traffic in League City earlier this year. This long-term closure is not expected to open until March of next year.

In the heart of Houston’s Greater 5th Ward is Bruce Elementary. Its future may be in jeopardy, according to critics of the I-45 expansion project, if the plans to redesign and expand the I-45 from downtown Houston to Greenspoint to Beltway 8 don’t get a second look.

Five people, including two children, are in critical condition after they were involved in a major crash in east Harris County early Saturday, deputies from Precinct 4 Constable said.

A driver is dead after a fiery 18-wheeler crash on Hardy Toll Road inbound at Aldine Bender, deputies said.

A 21-year-old man is dead following a wrong-way crash involving an 18-wheeler on the North Freeway in Montgomery County Wednesday night, deputies said.

Road debris is a dangerous problem <a href="https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/07/27/worried-about-flying-debris-on-roadways-heres-how-you-can-avoid-the-nightmare-by-saving-money-hassles/" target="_blank">KPRC 2 Investigates has reported on</a> in recent months and now yet another driver is facing trouble after what she encountered on Houston’s 610 Loop.

According to AAA Texas, gas prices are dropping ahead of a busy Turkey Day travel week, from what we saw earlier in the year, but over all, numbers are significantly higher compared to last year. Here’s how that’s going to affect you road trip budget.

An overturned 18-wheeler on Highway 290 near Hollister is blocking several outbound lanes.

If you’re traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, there are some lane closures that could make for a frustrating road trip. That’s only if you don’t know which areas to avoid.

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.

At a special meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court on Monday, the court voted to temporarily pause the lawsuit against the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) I-45 expansion project.

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

KPRC 2’s Anavid Reyes is the 2022 METRO Traffic Reporter Bus Rodeo champion.

At least two people were transported to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Beltway 8 South near Fuqua Friday morning, police said.

Why is Allen Parkway backed up all the time?

A multi-vehicle crash is causing traffic delays on I-45 North Freeway inbound near N. Shepherd, police said.

Heading to the next year’s Houston Rodeo or catching a Houston Texans football game at NRG Park could soon be a lot easier.

<b>Question: </b>Can a person who lives in another state and travels to Houston a lot get an easy tag?

<b>Question: </b>When will the city turn the lights back on at 610 between Beechnut and Stella Link?

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

Making Highway 35 from the Gulf Freeway to Alvin a major highway has been in TxDOT plans for many years.

<b>Question:</b> What is happening on Elgin Street?

Inbound lanes on the East Freeway heading west are closed after a fatal crash Thursday, police said.

Have you been wondering about the construction work south of I-10 near the Rice Military area?

A two-vehicle major crash on I-10 Katy Freeway eastbound at Park Ten is causing three lanes to be blocked, police said.

Question: “I have disabled veterans plates on my car and have been parking in the handicapped spots for years. Now I’m being told I can’t park in a handicapped space unless I have a placard hanging from my mirror.”

This is the busiest interchange in Texas, with more than 250,000 vehicles traveling through 59 and 610 a day! Major work has been underway for quite some time now, and TxDOT’s most recent accomplishment: opening the connector ramps that lead drivers into the Galleria area. These connector ramps were supposed to be shut down for six to eight months, when they first closed during the summer.

Houston police said the southbound lanes at Gulf Freeway near Telephone are shut down due to a major crash involving an officer Tuesday morning.

Police said the right lane and center lanes of Katy Freeway inbound at Patterson are shut down for several hours following an 18-wheeler crash Tuesday morning.

Question: Why is there only one ferry boat working on the Lynchburg Ferry?

Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated a four-vehicle wreck that left one dead and injured several others.

<b>Question:</b> Folks in West University and drivers who commute to the Texas Medical Center or Rice University have been wondering, “What’s up with all the construction on Buffalo Speedway?”

Traffic on Veterans International Bridge in Brownsville will be temporarily halted on Saturday as U.S. Customs and Border Protection hold a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

A 46-year-old woman and 20-year-old man, both from Chicago, were driving on I-55 when their vehicle was struck by gunfire, said state police. Both were taken to a hospital “with injuries ... from gunfire,” according to state police. Their conditions were not given.

HOUSTON Question: Whats the status on the Westheimer repaving project? Answer: The Westheimer Road repaving project is managed by the Texas Department of Transportation. They are repaving and restoring this road between the West Loop and Dunvale Road. The project is estimated to cost $5,461,949 and should be done by November 13, 2020, according to TXDOT.

HOUSTON Since COVID 19, ridership has dropped 80% for companies like UBER or Lyft as customers and drivers dont feel safe amid this pandemic. UBER and Lyft both say though their commitment to safety is not new, their approach to a new rider experience is. Heres what you need to know if you plan on using UBER in the near future:As of May 18, Ubers app looked different. Heres what you need to know if you plan on using Lyft in the near future:Lyft announced a new health safety program with new policies, which launched in early May. An important feature: a new personal health certification, which will require all riders and drivers to wear face masks when using Lyft--much like UBER.

HOUSTON For the first time in 20 years, AAA will not issue a Memorial Day travel forecast. This is because the numbers used for this forecast have been affected by COVID-19. The annual forecast estimates the number of people and according to AAA, those numbers are no longer accurate. Across Texas: the average is the same. Information for this story was obtained from a AAA survey document.

HOUSTON The Texas Department of Transportation is taking steps to maintain employee safety when meeting about closures or project updates. According to Danny Perez with TXDOT, their field crews are using masks while on construction sites and radios to communicate when in close proximity. The proper safety protocol is also in place for when discussing project updates and closures. KPRCs Anavid Reyes also spoke with a TXDOT employee who is doing her part to keep her community safe. Sowing plans to plans on making masks into the fall as kids go back to school.

HOUSTON At KPRC 2, were dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our new Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: How can I get to a testing center if I dont have a car? Answer: For those who are elderly, disabled or simply dont have the proper means of transportation, you can call the COVID-19 testing center at: 832-493-4220. All you have to do is indicate you are a person with disabilities or you simply do not have proper transportation to get to a testing site and they will take it from there.

HOUSTON During the month of May, from coast to coast National Bike Month is celebrated. Even though COVID-19 pushed the City of Houstons Bike to Work Day to September, bike month is still in full effect. KPRCs Anavid Reyes took to the streets to learn more about how Houstonians felt about using their bikes to get from point A to point B. Jennifer Ostlind, with Bike Houston, is a believer. Ostlinds wanted to bike to work for years, but she knows not everyone is big on the idea.

Heavy downpours and severe thunderstorms have brought flooding rains to parts of the Houston region. Here is a look at high water reports from across Southeast Texas. Houston TranStar reported high water in the following locations as of 3:20 p.m. Friday:45 NORTH Northbound After N MAIN ST Right Shoulder, Right Lane, Center LaneVerified at 3:48 PM todayIH-45 Southbound At SH 96/CALDER/BRITTANY BAY in Galveston County 3 Frontage Road Lanes Verified at 5:01 PM todayUS-90 ALTERNATE Westbound At FM 3155/Collins Rd in Fort Bend County All Mainlanes Verified at 5:11 PM todayEAST SAM HOUSTON TOLLWAY Northbound At SPENCER HWY Exit RampVerified at 2:57 PM today ed at 3:48 PM todayEAST SAM HOUSTON TOLLWAY Northbound At SPENCER HWY Exit Ramp Verified at 2:57 PM todayEAST SAM HOUSTON TOLLWAY Southbound At SH-225 Exit Ramp Verified at 3:56 PM todaySH-225 Eastbound At RICHEY ST All Mainlanes Verified at 4:33 PM todaySH-225 Westbound At RICHEY ST All Mainlanes Verified at 4:27 PM todayClick here to see the levels of creeks, streams and rivers in Harris County.