A major crash on Westpark Tollway eastbound at Addicks Clodine has brought traffic to a standstill Wednesday morning. The collision happened at 9:46 AM, forcing authorities to close multiple lanes and divert traffic away from the area.
The backup is building quickly. Eastbound commuters heading toward downtown are seeing significant delays, and you'll want to find an alternate route if you're planning to use this corridor in the near term.
Responding officers are working to clear the wreckage and get lanes reopened. No timeline for full clearance has been provided yet, but expect this to tie up traffic through at least the late morning.
This stretch of Westpark has a history of collisions. According to state crash records from the Texas Department of Transportation, 174 crashes have occurred within about a quarter-mile of this location since January 2020, including 2 fatal incidents. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 46 crashes at this corridor.
Weather at the time of the crash was clear—few clouds and 89 degrees—so conditions were not a factor in this incident.
If you're heading east on Westpark, avoid the area for now. Check real-time traffic apps for the latest on alternate routes and expected delays. We'll have updates as the scene clears.
Westpark Tollway Eastbound at Addicks Clodine
Harris County, Texas
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