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US-290 westbound frontage road lanes blocked at SH-99

November 06, 2026 at 06:59 AMBy Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor📍 Harris County

A crash on US-290 westbound at SH-99 Lanier Parkway shut down two frontage road lanes at 6:59 AM on Friday, November 6, 2026. The incident occurred during the morning commute and backed up traffic in the area.

Crew response cleared the wreckage, and traffic resumed normal flow. Drivers heading northwest on 290 can use FM 1960 or Cypress-Rosehill Road as alternate routes. Those traveling inner segments may consider Hempstead Road.

According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, this intersection has logged 4 major crashes in the past 30 days. Over the past 12 months, the location has seen 19 major incidents — all crashes. The pattern underscores why commuters on this corridor should stay alert and allow extra travel time during peak periods.

📍 Incident Location

US-290 Northwest Westbound at SH-99 Lanier Pkwy

Harris County, Texas

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