A crash on US-290 Northwest westbound at West Rd closed the right shoulder, right lane, and center lane around 3:33 PM on Monday, November 9, 2026, according to Houston TranStar.
The incident created immediate disruption for westbound drivers headed toward the Hockley area and beyond. Traffic was diverted to the left lane as crews responded to clear the roadway.
Drivers heading northwest from that corridor have options: FM 1960 and Cypress-Rosehill Road provide alternatives for northwest segments, while Hempstead Road offers a route for inner segments.
US-290 Northwest at West Rd has seen six major crashes in the past 30 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. All six incidents at this location over the past month have been classified as major, underscoring the frequency of serious incidents here.
US-290 Northwest Westbound at West Rd
Harris County, Texas
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