Both shoulders are blocked on the South Sam Houston Tollway eastbound where it meets the I-45 Gulf Freeway, following a crash verified at 3:49 PM on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Houston TranStar confirmed the incident and the lane closures this afternoon. The left and right shoulders remain closed to traffic.
If you're heading eastbound on the tollway toward the I-45 interchange, expect delays. Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 to the northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive offer ways around the backup.
Stay with LocalTrafficAccidents.com for updates as crews work to clear the roadway.
South Sam Houston Tollway Eastbound at IH-45 Gulf Fwy
Harris County, Texas
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