A crash shut down I-45 Gulf northbound at Broadway Street and Park Place around 4:43 AM on Saturday, August 29, creating a major closure in the pre-dawn hours.
The northbound lanes are blocked at the incident site. Crews are still working the scene, and you'll want to avoid this stretch if you're heading north on I-45 Gulf through this area right now.
If you need to get around this, Hardy Toll Road is your best bet heading north. SH-249 to the northwest or local routes via Airline Drive are also options depending on where you're headed.
This spot has logged 7 major crashes in the past 30 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. Over the past 90 days, the corridor shows 27 major incidents—all crashes, no minor fender benders. That's a pattern worth noting if you regularly travel this stretch. The timing data shows most crashes here happen outside the typical weekday commute peaks, though the 5-6 AM hour is the busiest window for incidents at this location.
The road should reopen once crews clear the debris and get vehicles towed. Check back for updates on clearance time.
IH-45 Gulf Northbound at Broadway St/Park Place
Harris County, Texas
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