A crash on IH-69 Southwest southbound at South Rice has shut down the right shoulder, right lane, and center lane as of 3:27 AM Thursday, October 29, 2026. Houston TranStar verified the incident in the early morning hours.
The blockage affects a major southbound artery in Harris County, where crashes dominate incident patterns at this location according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. If you're heading south on 69, expect lane restrictions in this area.
Alternate routes include US-59 frontage roads, Hillcroft or Fondren for southwest segments, or SH-288 for southbound traffic. Check current conditions before heading out, and allow extra time if you need to use this corridor.
IH-69 Southwest Southbound at South Rice
Harris County, Texas
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