A crash closed the left shoulder and left and center lanes on US-290 westbound at Telge Road on Monday, October 26, at around 2:00 PM, according to Houston TranStar.
Responding officers worked to clear the scene. No other details about the incident are currently available.
US-290 in this stretch carries consistent traffic volume. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the corridor near Telge has recorded 606 crashes since January 2020. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 181 crashes at this location.
If you're heading northwest on 290, consider FM 1960 or Cypress-Rosehill Road as alternates. For inner segments, Hempstead Road offers a route around the area.
Update (3:55 PM CT): The major crash at US-290 Northwest Westbound at Telge Road, first reported at 2:00 PM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 26, 2026.
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