A crash shut down the right shoulder of I-45 northbound at Beltway 8-North at 9:21 AM on Wednesday, October 28, according to Houston TranStar.
The right shoulder remains blocked as crews work the scene. Drivers heading north on I-45 should expect delays in the area.
If you're traveling through this corridor, consider Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 to the northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive as alternatives to avoid the backup.
According to LTA data, this interchange has seen 18 crashes in the past 90 days — all major incidents. Wednesday has been the highest-incident day at this location over the past three months, with six crashes recorded.
IH-45 North Southbound at Beltway 8-North
Harris County, Texas
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