A major crash on SH-288 northbound at the I-45 Gulf interchange brought traffic to a standstill Thursday morning at 8:52 AM. The incident closed lanes and created significant backups for commuters heading north through Harris County.
Lanes remain blocked as crews work the scene. If you're in the area, you've got options: take the Hardy Toll Road, head northwest on SH-249, or use local routes via Airline Drive to bypass the backup.
This intersection has seen repeated incidents over the past three months. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, SH-288 northbound at I-45 Gulf has logged 11 major crashes in the past 90 days—every one of them significant enough to warrant lane closures or major delays. In just the last 30 days alone, four major crashes have occurred at this exact location.
Thursday's crash adds to a pattern that's worth tracking. The data shows crashes here are consistent across the week, with Wednesdays seeing the highest count (6 incidents over the 90-day window). The timing and frequency underscore why this particular interchange demands your attention during your commute.
Stay tuned for updates as crews clear the scene. Check back here for the latest on when northbound lanes reopen and traffic flow returns to normal.
SH-288 Northbound at IH-45 Gulf
Harris County, Texas
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