A bus was involved in a crash on IH-610 North Loop eastbound at Ella Boulevard at 7:31 AM on Friday, October 23, 2026, according to Houston TranStar. The right shoulder is blocked.
The incident occurred during the morning commute on a corridor that's seen repeated crashes in recent months. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, this location has recorded 14 major incidents over the past 90 days. Fridays have been the most common incident day here, with 4 crashes recorded over the past quarter.
Drivers heading eastbound on the North Loop should expect delays in the area. Surface streets paralleling the loop — Westheimer, Richmond, or Bellaire on the west loop, and Irvington or Fulton on the north loop — offer alternative routing around the affected area.
Update (8:55 AM CT): The major crash at IH-610 North Loop Eastbound at Ella Boulevard, first reported at 7:31 AM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
IH-610 North Loop Eastbound at Ella Blvd
Harris County, Texas
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