A crash on US-290 Northeast eastbound at SH-6/FM-1960 left the left shoulder, left lane, and center lane blocked at 1:58 PM on Thursday, October 22. Houston TranStar confirmed the incident.
The three blocked lanes created a significant backup during afternoon travel. Drivers heading northeast on this corridor faced delays as crews worked the scene.
According to LTA data, this location has seen four major crashes in the past 30 days. All four incidents in that window were classified as major severity.
If you're heading through this area, FM-1960 or Cypress-Rosehill Road offer alternatives for northwest segments. Hempstead Road works for inner segments. Check current conditions before routing—delays were expected to persist while the scene was active.
Update (3:05 PM CT): The major crash at US-290 Northwest Eastbound at SH-6 at FM-1960, first reported at 1:58 PM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
US-290 Northwest Eastbound at SH-6/FM-1960
Harris County, Texas
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