A major crash on West Sam Houston Tollway southbound at I-10 Katy brought traffic to a crawl Thursday morning. The collision occurred at 7:28 AM, closing multiple lanes and creating significant backups during the peak commute.
Emergency crews responded to clear the roadway. Traffic was heavily congested in the area as lanes remained closed while crews worked the scene. Commuters heading southbound toward Katy faced substantial delays.
This collision marks the seventh incident at this location in the past 30 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. Over the past 12 months, the West Sam Houston Tollway southbound at I-10 Katy corridor has recorded 57 total incidents, with 56 classified as major. The frequency of crashes at this interchange underscores the challenges drivers face on this stretch.
If you're heading toward Katy, consider alternate routes: I-610 loop to the east, Westpark Tollway to the west, or Washington Avenue and Memorial Drive for inner-loop segments. These alternatives may help you avoid the backup while the westbound side returns to normal flow.
Check real-time traffic updates before heading out. Conditions on West Sam Houston Tollway southbound should improve as crews complete their work, but allow extra time if this is part of your commute.
West Sam Houston Tollway Southbound at IH-10 Katy
Harris County, Texas
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