All northbound mainlanes on I-45 at Gladstell Street are blocked following a crash confirmed at 5:02 AM on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Houston TranStar verified the closure early this morning.
The extent of the incident and clearance timeline are still being determined. Drivers heading north on I-45 should use the Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive to bypass the affected area.
According to LTA data, crashes remain the most common incident type at this location over the past 90 days. Harris County saw 11,967 total incidents in the past 30 days, including 5 fatalities.
Updates will be posted as the situation develops.
Update (7:45 AM CT): As of 7:45 AM CT, the scene remains active and lanes may still be affected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
Update (9:05 AM CT): More than 4 hours after the initial report, the scene remains active. Motorists should continue to seek alternate routes.
IH-45 Northbound at Gladstell St
Harris County, Texas
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