A crash on Beltway 8-South eastbound at Bellfort left the left shoulder blocked at 10:25 PM on Tuesday, November 03, 2026, according to Houston TranStar. The incident was verified that evening but additional details remain limited.
If you're heading eastbound on Beltway 8 through this area, expect the left shoulder to be unavailable. Drivers looking to bypass the affected segment can use adjacent freeway interchanges — IH-10, US-290, or IH-45 all provide viable routing around the blocked section.
Check traffic conditions before heading out, as the status may change. For real-time updates on this incident and corridor conditions, monitor LTA data.
Update (11:45 PM CT): The major crash at Beltway 8-South Eastbound at Bellfort, first reported at 10:25 PM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
Beltway 8-South Eastbound at Bellfort
Harris County, Texas
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