A crash on North Sam Houston Tollway eastbound at Fairbanks North Houston Road closed the right shoulder and two center lanes Saturday afternoon at 12:17 PM, according to Houston TranStar.
The incident brought traffic to a standstill in that section. No information is available yet on the extent of delays or when the roadway will fully reopen.
This location has seen significant crash activity. LTA data shows 11 major incidents here over the past 30 days, with crashes consistently the primary incident type. Over a 12-month span, the corridor has logged 50 major crashes.
Drivers heading eastbound on the tollway should expect delays and consider alternate routes if possible.
North Sam Houston Tollway Eastbound at Fairbanks North Houston Rd
Harris County, Texas
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