A major crash on SH-288 northbound at Mac Gregor Drive brought traffic to a standstill Monday morning. The collision happened at 10:16 AM, blocking multiple lanes and creating significant delays for commuters in Harris County.
First responders arrived to find a serious wreck that required extended clearing operations. The exact vehicle count and injury status haven't been detailed, but the scope of the incident tied up the northbound corridor during a critical stretch of the morning.
If you're heading north on 288, expect major delays through the incident zone. Traffic is backing up considerably as crews work the scene. Your best alternatives right now are Almeda Road, South Main, or IH-69/US-59 running parallel to the corridor — any of those will get you around the blockage, though expect heavier-than-normal volume on those routes as other drivers divert.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, crashes are the most common incident type at this location over the past 90 days. Harris County saw 12,665 traffic incidents in the past 30 days, with seven of those fatal.
Clear the area if you can. If you're stuck in the queue, stay patient — crews are working to reopen lanes as quickly as possible. We'll have updates as the situation develops.
Update (12:10 PM CT): The major crash at SH-288 Northbound at Mac Gregor Drive, first reported at 10:16 AM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
SH-288 Northbound at Mac Gregor Dr
Harris County, Texas
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