A major crash on US-90 Alternate eastbound at Behrens Road shut down the roadway Wednesday morning, leaving two people injured and snarling traffic during the height of the commute.
The wreck happened at 8:38 AM, forcing responders to close lanes while crews worked the scene. The road remained congested as emergency personnel cleared debris and attended to the injured.
Both injured parties were transported from the scene. Lane closures persisted through the mid-morning as the wreck was cleared and traffic flow resumed.
US-90 Alternate at this location is a high-speed freeway corridor carrying substantial volume during morning hours. This incident adds to the broader traffic pressure across Harris County, which logged 17,574 incidents over the past 30 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data.
If you're heading that direction, expect residual delays as the roadway returns to normal operations. Avoid the area if possible until the scene is fully cleared.
**Update (10:40 AM CT):** As of 10:40 AM CT, the scene remains active and lanes may still be affected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
US-90 Alternate Eastbound at Behrens Rd in Fort Bend County
Harris County, Texas
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