A major crash on SH-288 southbound at Bellfort Blvd brought traffic to a halt Saturday morning at 6:20 AM, with crews responding quickly to the scene.
The incident closed lanes and created significant backup along the freeway during the early morning hours. Drivers heading south on 288 faced delays as emergency personnel worked to clear the roadway and assess the situation.
If you're traveling that corridor, consider using Almeda Road, South Main, or IH-69/US-59 as an alternate route. Traffic conditions should improve once the wreck is fully cleared.
This crash adds to a pattern of serious incidents at this location. According to LTA real-time incident data, SH-288 southbound at Bellfort has seen 14 major crashes over the past 12 months — all of them significant enough to warrant lane closures or full roadway impacts. Every incident logged at this intersection in the past year has been classified as major severity.
The specifics on injuries and final clearance time weren't immediately available, but crews were actively working the scene. Check back for updates as this incident develops.
SH-288 Southbound at Bellfort Blvd
Harris County, Texas
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