A major crash on IH-10 Katy eastbound at TC Jester Boulevard shut down the freeway at 5:35 AM on Wednesday, September 16, bringing morning traffic to a standstill during the start of the commute.
Harris County emergency crews responded to the incident, which blocked eastbound lanes and triggered a significant backup. The crash came as commuters were heading into work, and the closure immediately forced drivers to find alternate routes during a time when traffic volume was already building on the corridor.
If you're headed eastbound on the Katy Freeway this morning, consider using I-610 loop, the Westpark Tollway to the west, or inner-loop segments via Washington Avenue or Memorial Drive to avoid the backup. The freeway remained impacted as crews worked the scene.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, crashes are the most common incident type at this location over the past 90 days. Wednesdays have seen the highest incident frequency here, with five crashes recorded on that day of the week in the recent period.
Stay tuned for updates as the incident is cleared and lanes reopen. Traffic is expected to remain heavy in the area throughout the morning as the backup clears.
IH-10 Katy Eastbound at T C Jester Blvd
Harris County, Texas
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