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SH-288 southbound center lane blocked at Wheeler

November 01, 2026 at 12:04 AMBy Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor📍 Harris County

A crash on SH-288 southbound at Wheeler has blocked the center lane early Sunday morning. Houston TranStar confirmed the incident at 12:04 AM on November 1st.

The center lane closure is affecting traffic flow on the freeway. Drivers heading south on 288 should expect delays in the area.

If you're traveling through this corridor, consider using Almeda Road, South Main, or IH-69/US-59 as alternatives to avoid the backup.

Details on the crash itself remain limited at this time. Check back for updates as the situation develops.

📍 Incident Location

SH-288 Southbound at Wheeler

Harris County, Texas

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