A crash closed the left lane on East Sam Houston Tollway southbound at the Ship Channel toll bridge at 5:06 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, according to Houston TranStar.
The left lane remains blocked as crews work the scene. Drivers heading south on the East Sam Houston should expect delays in that area.
This location has seen significant crash activity over the past three months. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, the East Sam Houston Tollway southbound at Ship Channel has recorded 16 major incidents in the past 90 days. Wednesdays have been the most common day for crashes at this location, with 5 incidents logged over the past 90 days.
No further details about the incident are available at this time.
East Sam Houston Tollway Southbound at Ship Channel/Toll Bridge
Harris County, Texas
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