The South Main freeway corridor continues its streak as one of the highest-crash zones in Harris County Precinct 6, with 38 incidents logged over the past month. Tuesday's overcast skies and reduced visibility of 6.2 miles created conditions typical for this stretch, where crashes cluster most heavily on Wednesdays and peak during the 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. window. While 43 percent of crashes here occur during rush hours, off-peak incidents remain frequent enough to keep this corridor in the extreme-heat category countywide. Drivers on I-610 through Bellaire, Meyerland, and South Main should expect ongoing congestion patterns tied to this corridor's crash history.
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**Update (7:15 AM CT):** The major crash at South Loop E Fwy, first reported at 11:12 PM, has cleared after more than 8 hours. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
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