A crash has blocked multiple lanes on IH-69 Eastex southbound at the IH-45 Gulf interchange, with the right shoulder, right lane, and center lane affected. Houston TranStar confirmed the incident at 5:19 AM on Friday, October 30, 2026.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, this intersection has seen 12 incidents in the past 30 days—all major crashes. Over the past 90 days, that count reaches 20 major incidents at this same location.
If you're heading southbound on IH-69 Eastex, consider the Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 to the northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive as alternatives while crews work the scene.
IH-69 Eastex Southbound at IH-45 Gulf
Harris County, Texas
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