A major crash on Southwest Freeway northbound in Rosenberg shut down traffic Thursday morning around 10:22 AM, backing up drivers during what should've been a clear stretch of the commute.
The wreck pulled crews out to the scene, and delays built quickly as lanes were closed for emergency response and incident cleanup. If you're heading north on the Southwest Freeway through Fort Bend County right now, expect significant slowdowns while recovery crews work.
Fort Bend County saw 1,107 incidents across its network over the past 30 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. A major wreck on a primary freeway corridor like this one affects not just the immediate area but the whole regional flow.
Check current conditions on your preferred navigation app before you head out — crews are working to clear the scene, but northbound movement through Rosenberg remains heavily impacted. Expect delays to persist for at least the next several hours as lanes reopen and traffic normalizes.
Update (6:25 PM CT): The major crash at Southwest Fwy Nb, Rosenberg, TX, first reported at 10:22 AM, has cleared after more than 8 hours. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
Southwest Fwy Nb, Rosenberg, TX
Fort Bend County, Texas
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