A hazardous materials spill forced crews to close FM 1960 in Humble on Saturday evening. The incident happened at 7:21 PM on September 26 at 2218 East FM 1960, shutting down the farm road and forcing emergency response teams to secure the area.
Harris County crews arrived to contain the spill and clear the roadway. The nature of the hazardous material and the scope of the closure wasn't immediately detailed, but the incident qualified as major — meaning significant lane closures and potential delays for anyone trying to traverse that stretch of the rural corridor in northeast Harris County.
FM 1960 sees steady traffic even on weekend evenings, so commuters heading through Humble during that window faced unexpected detours. If you were traveling eastbound or westbound through that area Saturday night, crews were actively working to reopen the road once containment was complete.
No additional details on clearance time or alternate routing have been confirmed at this hour. Drivers in the area should expect residual delays as crews finish their work and reopen the roadway.
2218 East Fm 1960 Humble, TX 77338
Harris County, Texas
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