Two interchange ramps are blocked on SH-288 northbound at I-45 Gulf following a major crash verified at 7:13 PM on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Houston TranStar confirmed both the left and right interchange ramps are closed. The incident occurred during evening commute hours on the northbound mainlanes at the interchange.
According to LTA data, this location has seen 4 major incidents in the past 30 days—all crashes. Over the past 12 months, the intersection has recorded 27 major crashes. Harris County saw 11,874 total incidents in the same 30-day window.
Drivers should consider the Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive as alternatives while the interchange ramps remain blocked. Check real-time traffic conditions for current status and clearing timeline.
SH-288 Northbound at IH-45 Gulf
Harris County, Texas
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