A major crash on I-45 Gulf northbound at the Clear Creek bridge near the Harris-Galveston county line brought the northbound lanes to a halt Friday morning at 6:20 AM.
The wreck tied up traffic during the start of the morning commute, with crews responding to clear the debris and assess injuries. Lane closures forced northbound drivers into heavy backups as crews worked the scene.
If you're heading north out of Galveston County on I-45, your best bets right now are the Hardy Toll Road to the west or SH-249 northwest—both offer ways around the backup. Local routes via Airline Drive are also moving if you need surface streets.
Galveston County recorded 108 incidents over the past 30 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. This Friday morning crash added to that total as crews worked to clear the roadway and restore northbound flow.
Check traffic updates before you head out, and allow extra time if I-45 is part of your route this morning.
IH-45 Gulf Northbound at Clear Creek/Harris-Galveston County Line
Galveston County, Texas
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