The right shoulder of Beltway 8-East southbound is blocked at SH 3/Old Galveston following a crash verified at 10:17 AM on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
According to LTA data, this location has recorded nine incidents over the past 30 days, all major crashes. That's part of a broader pattern in the Galveston County area, which logged 89 incidents in the same period.
If you're heading south on Beltway 8, consider using IH-10, US-290, or IH-45 to bypass the affected segment. Check TranStar for real-time updates before you head out.
Beltway 8-East Southbound at SH 3/Old Galveston
Galveston County, Texas
This report was produced by LTA's editor-designed production system under the executive editorial direction of Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor. The system combines our proprietary data pipeline with AI-assisted drafting to deliver verified incident coverage to LTA's editorial standards.