An exit ramp on IH-45 North southbound at Beltway 8-North was blocked following a crash verified at 8:38 PM Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Houston TranStar confirmed the incident. The ramp closure will affect drivers exiting toward the north side.
If you're heading that direction, Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive offer ways around the backup. Check TranStar's live map for current conditions before you head out.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, this corridor has seen 10 major crashes in the past 30 days—a pattern worth noting if you use this stretch regularly. Over the past year, the location has recorded 64 major incidents.
Update (10:20 PM CT): The major crash at IH-45 North Southbound at Beltway 8-North, first reported at 8:38 PM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
IH-45 North Southbound at Beltway 8-North
Harris County, Texas
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