A heavy truck carrying hazmat spilled on IH-69 southbound at FM-762/Thompson Road at 12:07 AM Monday, November 02, 2026, blocking the exit ramp and one frontage road lane.
The incident left the southbound exit ramp impassable while crews worked the scene. Traffic heading south on IH-69 can use US-59 frontage roads, Hillcroft or Fondren for southwest segments, or shift to SH-288 southbound as alternates.
Details on the hazmat material, cleanup timeline, and when the ramp will reopen weren't immediately available. Harris County saw 12,639 incidents in the past 30 days, including four fatalities, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data.
Drivers in the area should expect continued delays until the spill is cleared and the exit ramp reopens.
IH-69 Southbound at FM-762/Thompson Rd
Harris County, Texas
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