A crash on SH-288 southbound at Bellfort Blvd forced crews to close the right shoulder around 3:46 PM on Wednesday, October 14. Houston TranStar verified the incident in the afternoon.
If you're heading south on 288, expect the right shoulder to remain blocked. Drivers looking to avoid the area can use Almeda Rd, South Main, or shift over to IH-69/US-59 as a parallel freeway option.
This stretch of 288 has seen repeated incidents lately. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, four major crashes have hit this same location in the past 30 days—all of them significant enough to impact traffic. Over the past 90 days, ten major crashes have occurred here.
Check TranStar for updates on clearing time and current conditions before you head out.
Update (5:10 PM CT): The major crash at SH-288 Southbound at Bellfort Boulevard, first reported at 3:46 PM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
SH-288 Southbound at Bellfort Blvd
Harris County, Texas
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