Traffic Stop Halts Drivers on Old Richmond Road at FM 1464 in Richmond

A traffic stop brought congestion to Old Richmond Road at FM 1464 in Richmond just before 1 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, forcing officers to block lanes while they conducted the stop at 12:51 AM.

The incident struck during the overnight hours when traffic typically thins, but the major severity designation suggests significant lane closures that backed up vehicles heading toward the FM 1464 intersection. Drivers heading eastbound or westbound on Old Richmond Road encountered delays as Fort Bend County authorities managed the scene. Those looking to avoid the area could divert to FM 762 to the north or take local roads through the residential sections of Richmond, though neither offers a direct bypass for through-traffic on this corridor.

This intersection sits at a crossroads that has proven problematic in recent months. Over the past 90 days, the Old Richmond Road and FM 1464 area has logged 28 total incidents, with 25 classified as major—making this a stretch that has seen repeated serious traffic incidents. The location serves commuters traveling between Richmond's industrial areas and connections toward the Sam Houston Parkway system to the north, drawing steady vehicle volume throughout the day and night.

The traffic stop affected the northbound and southbound approaches to the intersection, though exact lane configurations weren't immediately detailed by authorities. By the time early commuters began their Friday morning drives, the scene had likely been cleared, but the incident underscores an ongoing pattern at this location. Drivers using Old Richmond Road during late-night or early-morning hours should remain alert for law enforcement activity, which can shift traffic patterns suddenly on these major county routes.