I-45 northbound crash at FM-830 near Seven Coves Road

A crash on I-45 northbound at FM-830 Seven Coves Road brought traffic to a halt Wednesday morning at 5:55 AM. The incident created significant delays across the northbound lanes during the pre-dawn commute hours.

Emergency crews responded to clear the scene and reopen the roadway. Details on the number of vehicles involved and lane closures are still being confirmed as responders work through the incident.

If you're heading north on I-45 through this corridor this morning, expect delays. The Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 to the northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive are your best alternatives to avoid the backup.

According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, crashes are the most common incident type at this I-45 location over the past 90 days. This area sees regular traffic disruptions, particularly during morning hours.

Harris County reported 16,334 incidents over the past 30 days, including 20 fatal crashes. The I-45 corridor continues to see steady incident activity as commuters navigate the morning rush.

Check real-time conditions before you head out. If you're already in the area, allow extra time and consider switching to one of the alternate routes listed above. Updates will follow as the scene clears.

Update (7:55 AM CT): As of 7:55 AM CT, the scene remains active and lanes may still be affected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.

Update (9:55 AM CT): More than 4 hours after the initial report, the scene remains active. Motorists should continue to seek alternate routes.

Update (10:25 AM CT): The major crash at IH-45 Northbound at FM-830 Seven Coves Road, first reported at 5:55 AM, has cleared after approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.