A major crash closed the inner Loop eastbound at Broadway Street early Monday morning, backing traffic up across one of Houston's busiest freeway corridors during the start of the workday.
The collision happened at 6:39 AM on September 21, forcing crews to close multiple lanes and divert commuters away from the affected stretch. The eastbound side of Loop 610 near Broadway saw significant delays as emergency responders worked the scene.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, crashes are the most common incident type on this stretch of the Loop in the 90-day period. Harris County saw 14,320 incidents across all types over the past 30 days, including nine fatal crashes.
If you're heading into work on the inner Loop this morning, surface streets offer the fastest way around. Westheimer, Richmond, or Bellaire paralleling the west side of the Loop are your best bets. On the north side, Irvington or Fulton can get you through without the freeway backup.
Monday mornings see elevated traffic on this corridor — the day itself presents higher incident counts than other weekdays. The timing of this crash during the morning commute compounds the disruption, as thousands of drivers converge on Loop 610 heading east toward downtown and the Medical Center.
Stay tuned for updates as crews clear the scene. We'll have timing on when eastbound lanes reopen.
IH-610 South Loop Eastbound at Broadway St
Harris County, Texas
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