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I-45 North southbound left lanes blocked at West Rd

November 08, 2026 at 09:16 PMBy Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor📍 Harris County

A crash on I-45 North southbound at West Rd has left the left shoulder, left lane, and center lane blocked as of 9:16 PM Sunday, November 8th, according to Houston TranStar. Crews are on scene managing the incident. If you're heading south on 45, expect delays in this area. Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive are your best options to get around the backup. Check conditions before you head out — this stretch of freeway has seen 56 incidents over the past 12 months, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. We'll have an update when the road clears.

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IH-45 North Southbound at West Rd

Harris County, Texas

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