A crash on I-45 northbound at Franklin Street has closed the center lane this evening. Houston TranStar confirmed the incident at 7:37 PM on Wednesday, October 21.
The road remains impacted as crews work the scene. Drivers heading north on I-45 should expect delays in this area.
If you're trying to avoid the backup, consider the Hardy Toll Road or SH-249 to the northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, this location has seen 5 major crashes in the past 30 days, with 11 major incidents over the last 90 days. I-45 northbound at Franklin has recorded 38 major crashes over the past 12 months.
Update (8:55 PM CT): The major crash at IH-45 North Southbound at Franklin Street, first reported at 7:37 PM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
IH-45 North Southbound at Franklin St
Harris County, Texas
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