A heavy truck crash shut down two frontage road lanes and an exit ramp on I-45 northbound at Parker Road on Tuesday, October 27, around 1:20 PM, according to Houston TranStar.
The crash involving the heavy truck left the southbound frontage road lanes and the exit ramp blocked. The exact clearing timeline wasn't immediately available.
I-45 northbound at Parker sits on a busy corridor—crashes are the most common incident type here, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. If you're heading north through this area, Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive offer alternatives while crews work the scene.
Stay alert if you're in the area. More details will be posted as they become available.
Update (3:20 PM CT): As of 3:20 PM CT, the scene remains active and lanes may still be affected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
IH-45 North Southbound at Parker Rd
Harris County, Texas
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