A crash on IH-610 West Loop southbound at Beechnut Street left the left shoulder, left lane, and center lane blocked early Thursday morning. Houston TranStar verified the incident at 4:10 AM on November 05, 2026.
The left and center lanes remain affected, forcing traffic onto the right lane. Drivers heading south on the inner loop should be prepared for congestion in this area.
If you're commuting on the West Loop, surface streets offer an alternative — Westheimer, Richmond, or Bellaire run parallel to the loop and may provide a faster route depending on your destination. Farther north, Irvington or Fulton can bypass the loop entirely.
According to LTA data, crashes are the most common incident type at this location over the past 90 days. Check local traffic apps for real-time updates on clearing time and lane reopenings.
IH-610 West Loop Southbound at Beechnut St
Harris County, Texas
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