A crash on SH-146 southbound has blocked the right shoulder and entrance ramp at the Fred Hartman Bridge over the Ship Channel. The incident was verified at 7:07 AM on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Houston TranStar first reported the crash at that time. The right shoulder and entrance ramp remain blocked as of the latest update.
Harris County has seen 11,582 incidents in the past 30 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. Two of those have been fatal.
Drivers heading southbound on SH-146 should be prepared for impacts in the area and consider alternate routes if possible. More details will be available as the situation develops.
Update (8:35 AM CT): The major crash at SH-146 Southbound at Fred Hartman Bridge at Ship Channel, first reported at 7:07 AM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
SH-146 Southbound at Fred Hartman Bridge/Ship Channel
Harris County, Texas
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