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US-290 eastbound crash at Mangum Road

October 20, 2026 at 09:31 AMBy Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor📍 Harris County

A crash on US-290 Northwest Eastbound at Mangum Road left the left shoulder blocked as of 9:31 AM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, according to Houston TranStar.

If you're heading east on 290 through that stretch, expect delays. FM 1960 or Cypress-Rosehill Road work for northwest segments, while Hempstead Road handles inner segments if you need to reroute.

Stay with us for updates as the situation develops.

Update (11:10 AM CT): The major crash at US-290 Northwest Eastbound at Mangum Road, first reported at 9:31 AM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.

📍 Incident Location

US-290 Northwest Eastbound at Mangum Rd

Harris County, Texas

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