A major crash shut down SH-288 southbound at IH-69 Southwest at 12:41 AM Thursday, September 24, bringing traffic to a standstill in the early morning hours.
The collision blocked the roadway and forced emergency crews to respond to clear wreckage and reopen lanes. Drivers headed southbound on 288 faced significant delays as crews worked to clear the scene.
If you're traveling through the area, the US-59 frontage roads offer a workable alternative for drivers heading southwest, while Hillcroft and Fondren provide options for south-bound segments. You can also stay on SH-288 and detour around the crash zone, though delays are likely to persist until full clearance.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, crashes are the most common incident type at this location over the past 90 days. Harris County saw 14,177 total incidents in the past 30 days, including 9 fatalities.
Check current conditions before heading out, and allow extra time if you're traveling on the South Freeway corridor.
SH-288 Southbound at IH-69 Southwest
Harris County, Texas
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