A major crash shut down I-69 Eastex southbound at the I-45 Gulf interchange around 5:50 AM on Sunday, September 13, creating significant backups during the early morning hours.
The southbound lanes are closed at the junction while crews work to clear the debris and reopen the roadway. Drivers heading south on I-69 Eastex should expect major delays and consider alternate routes.
If you're heading that direction, the Hardy Toll Road offers a viable bypass to the north. You can also try SH-249 northwest or local routes via Airline Drive to avoid the closure entirely. Check real-time conditions before you head out—this incident is backing traffic up considerably.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, this intersection has seen 4 incidents in the past 30 days, all of them major crashes. Over the past 90 days, that number climbs to 10 major incidents at this location. The data also shows Sundays are the highest-incident day at this interchange, with 6 crashes logged in the past 90 days.
Harris County has reported over 15,800 incidents in the past month, so conditions across the region remain active. Stay alert if you're traveling this morning, and allow extra time if you need to use I-69 Eastex in either direction.
IH-69 Eastex Southbound at IH-45 Gulf
Harris County, Texas
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