An exit ramp is blocked on I-610 South Loop Eastbound at SH-288 following a crash verified at 2:56 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026.
If you're heading eastbound on the loop in that area, the exit ramp is your concern right now. Surface streets paralleling the loop offer alternatives — Westheimer, Richmond, or Bellaire heading west; Irvington or Fulton heading north.
This stretch of the South Loop sees frequent incidents. According to LTA data, ten major crashes have occurred here in the past 30 days, with 15 major incidents logged over the past 90 days and 44 over the past 12 months. The most common incident type at this location is a crash.
Check TranStar or your navigation app for current conditions and clearance updates.
Update (4:25 PM CT): The major crash at IH-610 South Loop Eastbound at SH-288, first reported at 2:56 PM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
IH-610 South Loop Eastbound at SH-288
Harris County, Texas
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