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US-290 westbound crash closes three lanes at West Rd

October 15, 2026 at 04:11 PMBy Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor📍 Harris County

A crash on US-290 westbound at West Rd has closed the right shoulder, right lane, and center lane as of 4:11 PM on Thursday, October 15, 2026, according to Houston TranStar.

The incident is affecting westbound traffic in the area. If you're heading northwest on 290, consider FM 1960 or Cypress-Rosehill Rd as alternate routes. Drivers on inner segments can use Hempstead Rd to bypass the affected area.

Check real-time conditions before heading out, as the situation may change.

📍 Incident Location

US-290 Northwest Westbound at West Rd

Harris County, Texas

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