A major crash shut down multiple lanes on I-45 southbound at Crighton Road early Friday, October 30, at 1:05 AM. Houston TranStar confirmed the incident, with the right shoulder, right lane, and both center lanes blocked.
The closure created a significant bottleneck on the freeway during the overnight hours. Drivers heading south on I-45 faced major delays in the area.
If you need to bypass this stretch, Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 to the northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive offer alternatives while crews work to clear the roadway.
Update (2:50 AM CT): The major crash at IH-45 Southbound at Crighton Road, first reported at 1:05 AM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
IH-45 Southbound at Crighton Rd
Harris County, Texas
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