A crash blocked the right shoulder and right lane of I-45 northbound at SH-242 at 3:28 PM Thursday, October 15, also affecting the exit ramp. Houston TranStar confirmed the incident.
This location has seen six major crashes in the past 30 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. All six were classified as major incidents. Over the past 12 months, the same stretch has recorded 18 major crashes.
If you're heading north on I-45, consider Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 to the northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive to avoid the delays. Check back for updates as the situation develops.
IH-45 Northbound at SH-242
Harris County, Texas
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