A major crash on IH-610 West Loop northbound at Beechnut Street brought the freeway to a standstill Tuesday morning. The collision happened at 6:18 AM, shutting down northbound lanes during the start of the commute and backing traffic several miles.
Emergency crews responded quickly to clear debris and tend to those involved. The northbound roadway remained blocked as crews worked to reopen lanes.
If you're heading north on the loop this morning, consider surface streets paralleling the corridor—Westheimer, Richmond, or Bellaire on the west side, or Irvington and Fulton if you're moving to the north loop. These routes will take longer but should keep you moving while the freeway clears.
Check LTA real-time data for clearance updates. We'll let you know as soon as the northbound lanes reopen.
Update (7:30 AM CT): The major crash at IH-610 West Loop Northbound at Beechnut St, first reported at 6:18 AM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
IH-610 West Loop Northbound at Beechnut St
Harris County, Texas
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