A crash on the North Sam Houston Tollway westbound at Veterans Memorial Parkway brought traffic to a crawl Thursday morning. The collision happened at 6:48 AM, right as commuters were heading into the metro area during the early rush.
Harris County emergency crews responded to clear the wreckage and get lanes reopened. The incident tied up westbound traffic in the area, with drivers facing significant delays as first responders worked the scene.
The North Sam Houston Tollway corridor sees frequent crash activity—crashes are the most common incident type logged here over the past 90 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. This morning's wreck adds to the steady flow of incidents on this major freeway segment.
If you were heading west on the tollway through this area Thursday morning, you felt the backup. Traffic has since cleared, but conditions remained slower than normal as crews finished their work. Drivers using the North Sam Houston Tollway should stay alert and allow extra time during morning commutes in this zone.
North Sam Houston Tollway Westbound at Veterans Memorial Pky
Harris County, Texas
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