Both the left and right interchange ramps are blocked on I-45 Gulf northbound at Beltway 8-South following a crash verified at 5:44 PM on Saturday, November 07, 2026.
The incident has closed access to and from the interchange during Saturday evening. If you're heading north on I-45 Gulf toward this interchange, expect to encounter blocked ramp access. Drivers should consider Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive as alternatives while this situation develops.
According to LTA data, this interchange has seen 13 major incidents in the past 30 days. Over the past 12 months, the location has logged 87 major crashes. The history underscores the volume of activity at this critical merge point.
Houston TranStar confirmed the closure at the time of verification. Check local traffic updates for clearing estimates and lane reopening information.
IH-45 Gulf Northbound at Beltway 8-South
Harris County, Texas
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