A major crash on SH-249 northbound at FM-149 brought traffic to a standstill Friday morning at 10:20 AM, closing multiple lanes and backing up drivers across Harris County's northern corridor.
The incident blocked northbound traffic, forcing commuters to seek alternate routes as crews worked to clear the wreckage. If you're heading north through the Tomball area, Kuykendahl Rd or Stuebner Airline offer bypass options around the affected freeway segments.
Harris County saw 11,643 incidents over the past 30 days, including 5 fatalities, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. Friday morning's crash adds to the volume of disruptions drivers faced across the region.
No timeline for full clearance was immediately available, but crews were actively working the scene. Expect delays if you're traveling northbound on the toll road this morning—factor in extra time or take one of the alternate routes to avoid the backup entirely.
Update (12:20 PM CT): As of 12:20 PM CT, the scene remains active and lanes may still be affected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
SH-249 Toll Rd Northbound at FM-149
Harris County, Texas
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