A major crash shut down IH-69 Southwest southbound at Weslayan Street early Monday morning, snarling traffic in the overnight hours and forcing drivers to find alternate routes.
The crash happened at 12:23 AM on Monday, August 24. Emergency crews responded to clear the debris and reopen the roadway. Specific lane closure information and estimated clearance time were not immediately available.
If you're heading south through this corridor, consider US-59 frontage roads, Hillcroft or Fondren for southwest segments, or SH-288 for southbound traffic until the incident clears.
This stretch of IH-69 Southwest at Weslayan has seen consistent crash activity. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, the location recorded 6 major incidents in the past 30 days—all crashes. The 12-month count stands at 30 major crashes at this location, showing this is a recurring problem spot.
Monday morning commuters heading into the southwest area should allow extra time and stay alert for lingering congestion as the roadway returns to normal flow.
IH-69 Southwest Southbound at Weslayan St
Harris County, Texas
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