A major crash closed multiple lanes on SH-146 northbound at the Fred Hartman Bridge spanning the Ship Channel at 3:49 PM Monday, October 19, 2026. Houston TranStar verified the left shoulder, left lane, and center lane blocked as of that time.
The incident struck the northbound corridor during afternoon travel. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, SH-146 northbound at this location has seen four major crashes over the past 30 days, marking a concentrated cluster of incidents at the Fred Hartman Bridge approach.
For drivers headed north on SH-146, expect impacts until the incident clears. Check TranStar or local traffic alerts for current conditions and lane status.
SH-146 Northbound at Fred Hartman Bridge/Ship Channel
Harris County, Texas
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