Ice on SH-288 southbound near Airport Blvd has closed multiple lanes as of 9:46 AM on Friday, October 30, 2026, according to Houston TranStar.
The left shoulder, left lane, right lane, and both center lanes are blocked. The slick conditions caught drivers off-guard during morning commute hours.
You've got three ways around this: Almeda Road, South Main, or IH-69/US-59 running parallel to SH-288. If you're headed that direction, one of those will save you from sitting in this mess.
Crashes are the most common incident type at this location, according to LTA data. Harris County saw 12,014 incidents overall in the past 30 days, including four fatalities.
Stay alert if you're on the roads — icy patches can form fast and catch you by surprise.
SH-288 Southbound at Airport Blvd
Harris County, Texas
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