A major crash on IH-69 northbound at Roman Forest Boulevard shut the roadway around 7:21 AM on Saturday, September 19, snarling traffic in the area during the weekend morning.
Emergency crews responded to find a significant collision that required immediate lane closures. The incident left drivers backed up on the freeway corridor with no quick way through.
If you're heading north on 69, you'll need an alternate route. Consider US-59 frontage roads, or take Hillcroft and Fondren for southwest segments. If you're traveling southbound, SH-288 offers another option around the affected area.
Harris County saw 14,698 incidents over the past 30 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, with 10 fatal crashes during that span. This morning's incident adds to the weekend traffic pressure on major freeway corridors across the region.
Crew status and a clearance time estimate weren't immediately available, but expect significant delays in the immediate vicinity until the roadway is fully reopened. Check real-time traffic maps for current conditions before heading out on this route.
Update (9:25 AM CT): As of 9:25 AM CT, the scene remains active and lanes may still be affected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
IH-69 Northbound at Roman Forest Blvd
Harris County, Texas
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