The right shoulder on Beltway 8-South westbound at Bellfort is blocked following a crash verified at 5:53 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
If you're heading southbound on the Beltway through this area, expect the shoulder to remain closed. Drivers can use adjacent freeway interchanges — IH-10, US-290, or IH-45 — to bypass the affected segment.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, this location has seen 12 major incidents over the past 30 days, reflecting a persistent pattern of crashes at this corridor. The data shows crashes are the most common incident type here over the past 90 days.
Check TranStar for real-time updates on clearance status and traffic flow as crews work to reopen the shoulder.
Beltway 8-South Westbound at Bellfort
Harris County, Texas
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