A major crash on US-290 westbound at 43rd St brought traffic to a standstill Sunday morning. The incident occurred at 8:07 AM, closing multiple lanes and backing up westbound traffic significantly.
Harris County emergency crews responded and worked to clear the roadway. Details on the number of vehicles involved and injury status weren't immediately available, but the road closure created substantial delays for drivers heading northwest on the freeway.
If you're traveling through this corridor, consider using FM 1960 or Cypress-Rosehill Road for northwest segments, or Hempstead Road for inner segments as an alternative route. Expect delays in the area until crews fully clear the incident and reopen westbound lanes.
Sunday morning traffic on US-290 is typically lighter than weekday commutes, but this crash still impacted drivers heading out early. Check traffic updates before heading out and allow extra time if you need to use this stretch of highway.
US-290 Northwest Westbound at 43rd St
Harris County, Texas
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