A crash on IH-610 South Loop eastbound at SH-225 knocked the left shoulder and left lane out of service at 2:19 PM Monday, November 09, 2026, according to Houston TranStar.
The incident hit during afternoon drive time when traffic on the South Loop typically runs heavy toward the east. With two lanes affected, backups built quickly as drivers merged around the wreck.
This location has seen considerable crash activity recently. LTA data shows nine major incidents at this interchange over the past 30 days — all crashes. Over the past year, the site logged 33 major crashes, marking it as a persistent problem corridor for eastbound South Loop traffic.
If you're heading east on the South Loop, surface streets offer relief: Westheimer, Richmond, or Bellaire paralleling the loop west of the crash, or Irvington and Fulton if you're on the north side. Check real-time conditions before you go — the loop moves fast once you clear the incident site.
IH-610 South Loop Eastbound at SH-225
Harris County, Texas
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