A crash shut the center lane on the West Sam Houston Tollway southbound at Central Plaza at 2:14 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026, according to Houston TranStar.
The incident forced traffic into the remaining lanes as crews worked to clear the roadway. Drivers heading south on the tollway should expect delays in the area and consider shifting lanes where possible.
Crashes remain the most common incident type at this location over the past 90 days. Harris County saw 11,725 total incidents in the last 30 days, including 4 fatalities across the county.
West Sam Houston Tollway Southbound at Central Plaza
Harris County, Texas
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