A heavy truck crashed on US-290 eastbound at the IH-610 West Loop at 9:31 AM Thursday, blocking an exit ramp and snarling traffic in the area.
Houston TranStar confirmed the incident shortly after impact. The truck remains on scene, with the exit ramp impassable to traffic.
If you're heading eastbound on 290, consider surface streets paralleling the loop. Westheimer, Richmond, or Bellaire run parallel to the west loop and offer alternatives to the freeway. From the north loop, Irvington or Fulton may help you bypass the delay.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, this intersection has seen 4 major crashes in the past 30 days—all occurring at this same location. Over the past 12 months, 7 major incidents have been reported here.
Check Houston TranStar for real-time updates as crews work to clear the wreck.
US-290 Northwest Eastbound at IH-610 West Loop
Harris County, Texas
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