A crash on the inner loop has shut eastbound lanes at US-290 Northwest, disrupting Friday morning commute traffic just after 6:40 AM. Emergency crews were called out around 6:42 AM on July 31, 2026.
The incident has closed multiple lanes on IH-610 North Loop eastbound right at the US-290 interchange—one of the busier freeway-to-freeway junctions in Harris County. The shutdown is hitting commuters hard during peak morning drive time, backing up traffic across the inner loop as drivers merge around the disabled vehicles.
If you're headed eastbound on the loop toward the I-610 North Loop exit at US-290, plan to take surface streets instead. Westheimer, Richmond, or Bellaire offer parallel routes on the west loop; if you're farther north, Irvington or Fulton can get you around the jam. It's going to add time to your trip, but you'll avoid sitting on the freeway.
Crew status and clearance time haven't been finalized yet, but incidents at this interchange typically take a while to clear given the complexity of the interchange itself and the volume of traffic trying to funnel around the blockage. Check live traffic maps for updates as the situation develops.
Friday morning is a common commute day, so the backup is moving slowly. If this is your regular route, now's the time to reroute or delay your departure if you can.
IH-610 North Loop Eastbound at US-290 Northwest
Harris County, Texas
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