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West Sam Houston Tollway northbound shut at South Sam Plaza

August 01, 2026 at 11:22 AMBy Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor📍 Harris County

A crash brought northbound traffic on the West Sam Houston Tollway to a standstill Saturday morning. The incident happened at 11:22 AM at South Sam Plaza, closing lanes and backing up drivers across a major corridor in Harris County.

Emergency crews responded to the scene and worked to clear the roadway. Details on the number of vehicles involved, injuries, and the specific cause remain limited at this time.

The West Sam Houston Tollway carries significant Saturday traffic, and incidents here affect both local and through traffic heading northbound. If you're heading out in that direction, expect delays in the area until the crash is fully cleared.

Check real-time traffic updates for current conditions and consider alternate routes if you're traveling northbound on the tollway this morning. Crews should have the situation resolved, but patience is warranted while they work the scene.

📍 Incident Location

West Sam Houston Tollway Northbound at South Sam Plaza

Harris County, Texas

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