HOUSTON – UPDATE: According to Houston Transtar, the accident has cleared and lanes have reopened.
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Several southbound lanes of I-69, the Southwest Freeway, are blocked after a crash in the HOV lane Thursday afternoon.
A photo on Houston Transtar shows a vehicle with its back tires over the concrete barrier between the main lanes and the HOV lane.
Traffic alert: IH-59 Southwest freeway S/B at Bellaire, Vehicle crash in the HOV lane causing partially blocking of several main lanes. Emergency services are arriving. Avoid the area seek an alternate route @HCSOTexas @SheriffEd_HCSO pic.twitter.com/RmEyNSktHE
— Terry Garza, LT (@HCSO_TerryGarza) September 11, 2025
Authorities say the crash is partially blocking several southbound lanes of the highway.
Emergency crews are arriving at the scene.
Authorities urge drivers to avoid the area and seek an alternate route.