A crash on IH-45 North Southbound at Gulf Bank Road left the left shoulder, left lane, and center lane blocked at 3:36 PM on Saturday, October 31, 2026, according to Houston TranStar.
The left and center lanes remain affected. If you're heading northbound through this stretch, consider the Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive to avoid the backup.
This location has seen consistent incident activity. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, IH-45 North Southbound at Gulf Bank Road recorded 10 major crashes in the past 30 days, with 20 major incidents over the past 90 days and 67 major incidents over the past year.
Check Houston TranStar for live updates on clearance timing and current conditions before you head out.
Update (4:45 PM CT): The major crash at IH-45 North Southbound at Gulf Bank Road, first reported at 3:36 PM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
IH-45 North Southbound at Gulf Bank Rd
Harris County, Texas
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