All lanes on IH-69 Eastex southbound are blocked at Texas Avenue following a crash reported at 1:19 AM Wednesday, November 4. The left shoulder, right shoulder, left lane, and right lane are all out of service, according to Houston TranStar.
If you're headed south on Eastex in the early morning hours, consider US-59 frontage roads, Hillcroft or Fondren for southwest segments, or SH-288 as alternatives.
Crashes are the most common incident type at this location, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. Harris County saw 13,056 incidents in the past 30 days, including 5 fatalities.
Check back for updates on clearance and lane reopening.
Update (3:20 AM CT): As of 3:20 AM CT, the scene remains active and lanes may still be affected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
Update (3:50 AM CT): The major crash at IH-69 Eastex Southbound at Texas Avenue, first reported at 1:19 AM, has cleared after approximately 2 hours and 31 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
IH-69 Eastex Southbound at Texas Ave
Harris County, Texas
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