A crash on SH-225 eastbound at the IH-610 interchange brought traffic to a standstill Friday morning. The incident happened at 6:36 AM, closing multiple lanes and backing traffic up significantly during the start of the workday.
Emergency crews responded to the scene and worked to clear the wreckage and reopen the roadway. The extent of injuries, if any, was not immediately available. Harris County has recorded 17,321 incidents in the past 30 days according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data.
If you're heading toward the loop from the east on SH-225, this closure is shutting down your main route. You've got options, though they'll add time to your commute. Surface streets paralleling the loop offer a workaround — Westheimer, Richmond, or Bellaire on the west side of the loop; Irvington or Fulton on the north side. None of these are quick fixes during morning rush, but they'll get you around the backup.
Check with local traffic updates for a clearance estimate. The roadway should reopen once crews finish their incident response, but plan for delays in the interim if you're in the area.
**Update (8:40 AM CT):** As of 8:40 AM CT, the scene remains active and lanes may still be affected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
SH-225 Eastbound at IH-610 Loop
Harris County, Texas
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