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Deadly Crash Shuts Down Northbound I-45 Near Downtown Houston

KHOU 11June 7, 20251 min725 views
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Major Traffic Disruption on I-45

  • ⚠️ A deadly crash has caused a complete shutdown of northbound I-45 on the north side, just north of downtown Houston.
  • ⏰ The shutdown has been in effect for at least an hour, impacting inbound commuters and causing significant traffic delays.
  • 🚗 Major traffic disruption is expected to continue, with investigations potentially lasting three to five hours.

Recommended Detours and Alternative Routes

  • 🛣️ For those trying to reach the downtown area from the north side, US-59 is recommended as an alternative route.
  • 🔄 610 is also suggested as an option, depending on the commuter's starting point.

Additional Traffic Incidents

  • 🚚 A fresh issue involving an 18-wheeler has been reported at 99 at West Road, adding to the morning's traffic problems.
  • 🌧️ Road conditions are generally drier, but multiple major incidents are causing significant backups.
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