A major crash shut down IH-610 East Loop southbound at Port Of Houston early Wednesday morning, August 26, 2026, at 5:58 AM, backing up traffic during the start of the commute.
The southbound lanes are blocked as crews worked the scene. If you're heading south on the East Loop in that area this morning, you're looking at significant delays. The Port Of Houston approach is a major artery for traffic moving through that section, and the backup is building quickly.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, this location has seen four major crashes in the past 30 days. Over the past 90 days, 12 major incidents have been reported at this same stretch of IH-610 southbound.
If you need to get through that area, surface streets offer relief. Westheimer, Richmond, or Bellaire parallel the West Loop; Irvington or Fulton run along the north side. Neither will be fast at this hour, but they'll move.
Harris County saw 17,940 incidents in the past 30 days, with 16 fatals among them. This particular crash is still developing, and crews are actively clearing the roadway. Check local traffic apps for real-time updates on when the southbound lanes reopen.
**Update (7:05 AM CT):** The major crash at IH-610 East Loop Southbound at Port Of Houston, first reported at 5:58 AM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
IH-610 East Loop Southbound at Port Of Houston
Harris County, Texas
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