An exit ramp on IH-610 South Loop eastbound at SH-288 was blocked following a crash at 5:06 PM on Monday, October 26, 2026, according to Houston TranStar.
The incident affected the eastbound exit at that interchange. Surface streets paralleling the loop—Westheimer, Richmond, or Bellaire on the west loop; Irvington or Fulton on the north loop—offer alternate routing for drivers avoiding the area.
This location has seen significant incident activity. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, the stretch at SH-288 has logged 38 major crashes over the past 12 months, with 5 major incidents in the most recent 30 days alone. Mondays have been the highest-incident day at this location, with 3 crashes recorded over the past 90 days.
Details on vehicle count, injuries, and estimated clearance time are not yet available. Drivers heading eastbound on the loop should expect delays and consider the alternate routes listed above until the incident is resolved.
Update (7:10 PM CT): As of 7:10 PM CT, the scene remains active and lanes may still be affected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
Update (7:25 PM CT): The major crash at IH-610 South Loop Eastbound at SH-288, first reported at 5:06 PM, has cleared after approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
IH-610 South Loop Eastbound at SH-288
Harris County, Texas
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