A major crash on SH-288 southbound at IH-69 Southwest brought traffic to a standstill Tuesday morning. The collision happened at 8:43 AM, backing up southbound traffic across multiple lanes and forcing emergency crews to work the scene.
The extent of the backup and how long lanes remained closed weren't immediately quantified in early reports. You're looking at significant delays if you're headed south on 288 through that corridor this morning.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, this intersection has seen a pattern of major incidents. The location has recorded 4 major crashes in the past 30 days, with 9 major crashes over the past 90 days. All incidents logged here in recent months have been classified as major-severity events.
If you're trying to get around this one, consider US-59 frontage roads as an alternate, or pivot west to Hillcroft or Fondren for southwest segments. SH-288 itself remains open for southbound traffic once you clear this affected area at the IH-69 intersection.
Crews were working to clear the scene and restore normal flow. Check real-time conditions before heading out — this kind of backup can take time to fully dissipate, especially during the morning commute window.
SH-288 Southbound at IH-69 Southwest
Harris County, Texas
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