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IH-10 Katy eastbound right shoulder, lane blocked at Beltway 8

November 07, 2026 at 06:08 PMBy Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor📍 Harris County

A crash on IH-10 Katy eastbound at Beltway 8-West shut down the right shoulder and right lane at 6:08 PM on Saturday, November 07, 2026, according to Houston TranStar.

The right side of the eastbound roadway remains blocked as crews work the scene. If you're heading east on the Katy, expect delays through this merge point. I-610 loop, Westpark Tollway to the west, or Washington Ave and Memorial Dr for inner-loop segments offer ways around the backup.

This stretch of IH-10 Katy eastbound at Beltway 8-West has seen significant crash activity in recent weeks. LTA data shows six major incidents at this location in the past 30 days, with 14 major crashes logged in the past 90 days. Over the past 12 months, 45 major incidents have occurred here, making it a persistent flashpoint for eastbound traffic.

Stay with us for updates as this clears.

📍 Incident Location

IH-10 Katy Eastbound at Beltway 8-West

Harris County, Texas

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