A major crash closed I-45 northbound at West Road around 2:36 AM on Monday, October 12, backing up traffic in the pre-dawn hours and forcing drivers to seek alternate routes.
The northbound lanes are blocked at the West Road interchange while crews work the scene. If you're heading north on I-45 in the early morning, expect significant delays or use Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 to the northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive to bypass the closure.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, this stretch of I-45 northbound at West Road has seen 16 total incidents over the past 90 days, with all 16 classified as major crashes. The location recorded six major incidents in just the past 30 days. Mondays are the heaviest day for crashes here — the past 90 days show four incidents occurring on Mondays at this exact location.
Crew status and a clearance timeline have not been released. Check back for updates as this incident develops.
IH-45 North Northbound at West Rd
Harris County, Texas
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