A major crash on State Highway 99 at Telge Road brought traffic to a standstill early Tuesday morning. The wreck happened around 11:49 AM on the eastbound side near the Lanier and Grand Parkway interchange, closing lanes and backing up vehicles across the area.
Emergency crews responded to the scene and worked to clear the roadway. The crash's exact duration wasn't immediately clear, but drivers heading eastbound on 99 should expect delays in the area and consider alternate routes if possible.
Crashes remain the most common incident type at this SH-99 location, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. Harris County saw 12,461 total incidents in the last 30 days, including six fatalities.
If you're traveling on SH-99 in the area, stay alert and give emergency personnel space to work. Check real-time traffic updates before heading out, and allow extra time for your commute through this corridor.
Update (1:20 PM CT): The major crash at SH-99 Lanier at Grand Pkwy - North Eastbound at Telge Road, first reported at 11:49 AM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
SH-99 Lanier/Grand Pkwy - North Eastbound at Telge Rd
Harris County, Texas
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