A crash shut down multiple lanes on I-45 northbound at Fuqua St early this morning. Houston TranStar confirmed the incident at 6:11 AM on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
The right shoulder, right lane, one frontage road lane, and the exit ramp are blocked. Commuters heading north should expect disruption in this corridor.
If you're traveling through Harris County this morning, consider the Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 to the northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive as alternatives. Harris County has logged 11,648 incidents over the past 30 days, with 4 fatalities reported during that span, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data.
Stay alert on alternate routes and allow extra time for your commute.
IH-45 Gulf Northbound at Fuqua St
Harris County, Texas
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