A crash shut lanes on I-45 northbound at Tidwell Road around 12:38 AM on Thursday, September 10, disrupting the pre-dawn commute and creating delays for drivers heading north through Harris County.
Emergency crews were called out after the wreck, which involved multiple vehicles. Northbound traffic backed up significantly as crews worked to clear the debris and reopen lanes. The exact extent of the backup and timeline for full clearance were still being assessed in the immediate aftermath.
Drivers heading north on I-45 through this stretch should consider alternate routes while the incident is resolved. The Hardy Toll Road offers a northern bypass, while SH-249 to the northwest provides another option. Local routes via Airline Drive are also available for those looking to avoid the freeway entirely.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, crashes are the most common incident type at this location over the past 90 days. Harris County saw 16,202 total incidents in the most recent 30-day period, including 23 fatal crashes, underscoring the volume of traffic activity across the region.
Drivers should expect residual delays even after lanes reopen, as crews clear the scene and traffic flow normalizes. Check real-time traffic conditions before heading out, and allow extra time if you're traveling northbound through this corridor.
IH-45 North Northbound at Tidwell Rd
Harris County, Texas
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