A crash at US-290 Northeast eastbound near Gessner Road has blocked four center lanes plus the right shoulder as of 12:04 PM Wednesday, October 28. Responding officers were called to the scene after the collision.
The blockage affects a corridor that's seen consistent incident activity. Over the past 90 days, LTA data shows 102 total crashes at this location, with 40 classified as major. On a 12-month basis, the stretch has recorded 270 incidents—153 major and one fatal—according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data.
Commuters heading eastbound should consider FM 1960 or Cypress-Rosehill Road for northwest segments, or Hempstead Road for inner segments as alternates. While the peak hour at this location typically runs 3 to 4 PM, crashes here occur throughout the day at varied times.
Clear conditions prevail—overcast skies and 78 degrees—with no weather complications reported. Updates on clearance will follow as the incident develops.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 28, 2026.
US-290 Northwest Eastbound at Gessner Rd
Harris County, Texas
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