A major crash brought three lanes to a standstill on SH-288 northbound at Mcgowen Street around 1:00 AM on Sunday, November 1st. The left shoulder, left lane, and center lane were all blocked, according to Houston TranStar.
The incident occurred in the early morning hours on a freeway that's seen consistent collision activity. Over the past year, LTA data shows 30 major crashes at this exact location on SH-288 northbound at Mcgowen — all classified as major incidents. That's an average of roughly 2.5 per month, with four occurring just in the past 30 days.
If you're heading north on 288, consider using Almeda Road, South Main, or taking IH-69/US-59 as a parallel freeway route around this area. Check current conditions before you head out — the incident may still be affecting traffic flow.
Update (2:15 AM CT): The major crash at SH-288 Northbound at Mcgowen Street, first reported at 1:00 AM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
SH-288 Northbound at Mcgowen St
Harris County, Texas
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