A crash on US-290 eastbound at Antoine Drive near 6:50 AM Tuesday morning brought the highway to a standstill during the height of the morning commute.
The collision closed multiple lanes on one of Harris County's busiest commute corridors, backing traffic up significantly through the northwest segment. Crews were called to the scene and worked to clear the roadway, but the incident created substantial delays for commuters trying to reach central Houston from the northwest.
If you're heading that direction, FM 1960 and Cypress-Rosehill Road offer alternate routes for the northwest stretch, while Hempstead Road can help bypass inner segments. Those alternates won't be quick fixes—the morning rush was already heavy before the crash—but they'll get you moving better than the grid-locked freeway.
The incident falls into a pattern: crashes are the most common incident type at this location over the past 90 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. Harris County recorded 11,537 incidents across all types in the past 30 days, including 2 fatalities.
Clear the scene, and traffic should begin flowing again, though delays may linger into mid-morning as the backup clears. If you're planning to use US-290 eastbound this morning, expect slow movement and allow extra time.
Update (8:50 AM CT): As of 8:50 AM CT, the scene remains active and lanes may still be affected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
Update (9:40 AM CT): The major crash at US-290 Northwest Eastbound at Antoine Drive, first reported at 6:50 AM, has cleared after approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
US-290 Northwest Eastbound at Antoine Dr
Harris County, Texas
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