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SH-288 southbound left lane, shoulder blocked at Coale Rd

November 09, 2026 at 10:37 PMUpdated November 10, 2026By Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor📍 Harris County

SH-288 southbound took a hit at Coale Rd just before 10:37 PM on Monday, November 09, 2026, when a crash left the left lane and left shoulder blocked. Houston TranStar confirmed the incident moments after it happened.

The blockage is affecting southbound traffic in that corridor. If you're heading that direction, consider Almeda Rd, South Main, or IH-69/US-59 as alternatives to get around the delay.

Harris County recorded 13,596 incidents in the past 30 days, with 5 fatalities countywide over that span, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. Details on clearing time and the specific circumstances of this crash are still developing.

Update (12:05 AM CT): The major crash at SH-288 Southbound at Coale Rd CR 220, first reported at 10:37 PM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.

📍 Incident Location

SH-288 Southbound at Coale Rd CR 220

Harris County, Texas

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