A crash on IH-69 Southwest northbound at Kirby Drive shut down lanes at 3:30 AM Friday, August 28, 2026, snarling traffic in the predawn hours.
Harris County crews responded to the scene. The northbound direction took the impact, with lanes closed as crews worked the incident. If you're heading southwest on the freeway during the early morning or heading into Friday's commute, expect delays in this stretch.
Crashes are the dominant incident type at this location, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. The freeway corridor sees consistent activity — this incident is part of that pattern.
If you need to move through the southwest side Friday morning, consider using US-59 frontage roads, or shift to Hillcroft or Fondren for local segments. If you're traveling southbound, SH-288 offers an alternate route to avoid the IH-69 Southwest backup.
Check real-time conditions before you head out. The incident should clear as crews finish their work, but plan for residual delays if you're traveling this route during the early-morning hours.
IH-69 Southwest Northbound at Kirby Dr
Harris County, Texas
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