A crash on SH-288 northbound at Orem knocked out the right shoulder around 8:35 AM on Wednesday, October 28, affecting traffic on the northbound side. Houston TranStar confirmed the incident at that time.
This stretch of SH-288 has seen repeated incidents. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, eight major crashes occurred at this location in the past 30 days—a notable concentration on a single corridor segment. Crashes are the dominant incident type here over the past three months.
If you're heading north on 288, consider Almeda Road, South Main, or the parallel IH-69/US-59 as alternates while crews work the scene. Check Houston TranStar for real-time updates on clearance.
SH-288 Northbound at Orem
Harris County, Texas
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