A crash on IH-610 East Loop northbound at Clinton Dr left the right shoulder blocked early Saturday morning. Houston TranStar verified the incident at 5:33 AM on November 07, 2026.
The right shoulder remains closed while crews work the scene. If you're heading north on the loop through this area, expect the shoulder to be unavailable. Surface streets offer alternatives — Westheimer, Richmond, or Bellaire run parallel to the west loop; Irvington or Fulton can route you around the north loop if needed.
We'll have updates as the situation develops.
Update (7:45 AM CT): As of 7:45 AM CT, the scene remains active and lanes may still be affected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
Update (8:35 AM CT): The major crash at IH-610 East Loop Northbound at Clinton Drive, first reported at 5:33 AM, has cleared after approximately 3 hours and 2 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
IH-610 East Loop Northbound at Clinton Dr
Harris County, Texas
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