Five lanes are blocked on IH-610 South Loop eastbound at Galveston Road following a crash at 4:35 PM on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The right shoulder, right lane, and three center lanes are shut down.
If you're heading east on the loop in that stretch, consider surface streets instead. Westheimer, Richmond, or Bellaire run parallel to the west loop; Irvington or Fulton work for the north loop. Check conditions before you merge — other drivers are already rerouting.
According to LTA data, crashes are the most common incident type at this location over the past 90 days. The loop in this area sees regular traffic disruptions, and Galveston County reported 91 total incidents in the past 30 days.
Stay alert out there. We'll update as lanes reopen.
IH-610 South Loop Eastbound at Galveston Rd
Galveston County, Texas
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