A vehicle fire shut down three frontage road lanes and an exit ramp on US-290 westbound at Antoine Drive on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 6:46 PM, according to Houston TranStar.
The fire forced the closure of the affected lanes and ramp, disrupting traffic on the westbound side near the Antoine intersection. Crews worked to clear the scene.
Drivers heading westbound on US-290 through this area should use alternate routes. FM 1960 or Cypress-Rosehill Road work for northwest segments, while Hempstead Road is an option for inner segments.
Harris County saw 13,040 incidents over the past 30 days, according to LTA data. This incident adds to the Tuesday evening traffic load on the region's freeways.
Update (8:50 PM CT): As of 8:50 PM CT, the scene remains active and lanes may still be affected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
Update (9:20 PM CT): The major crash at US-290 Northwest Westbound at Antoine Drive, first reported at 6:46 PM, has cleared after approximately 2 hours and 34 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
US-290 Northwest Westbound at Antoine Dr
Harris County, Texas
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