Alabama Street bridge project moves into 2nd phase
Read full article: Alabama Street bridge project moves into 2nd phaseThe first phase of demolition for the Alabama Street bridge over Interstate 69 has been completed, with northbound lanes now back open to traffic, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Alabama Street bridge to close for nearly 10 months as part of I-45 project
Read full article: Alabama Street bridge to close for nearly 10 months as part of I-45 projectThe Texas Department of Transportation is alerting drivers to a long-term closure of the Alabama Street bridge as part of the ongoing I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project.
All lanes of I-45 at Spring Cypress shut down after pedestrian fatally hit by multiple vehicles
Read full article: All lanes of I-45 at Spring Cypress shut down after pedestrian fatally hit by multiple vehiclesA pedestrian is dead after being hit by multiple vehicles on I-45 at Cypress Oaks Drive Tuesday morning.
Man in critical condition after crash involving motorcycle on I-45 feeder road near Cypresswood Drive
Read full article: Man in critical condition after crash involving motorcycle on I-45 feeder road near Cypresswood DriveAuthorities say a man has been transported to a hospital after a major crash on the feeder road of the North Freeway.
Weekend traffic alert: Major closures planned along Katy Freeway in Houston
Read full article: Weekend traffic alert: Major closures planned along Katy Freeway in HoustonDrivers in Houston should prepare for significant traffic disruptions this weekend as two major closures take effect along the Katy Freeway as part of ongoing construction and maintenance work.
18-wheeler fire shuts down multiple lanes on I-45 at Bay Area Blvd
Read full article: 18-wheeler fire shuts down multiple lanes on I-45 at Bay Area BlvdTraffic is backed up on Houstonās south side after a large fire shut down the southbound lanes of I-45 near Bay Area Boulevard, not far from Baybrook Mall.
Fatal crash closes I-45 northbound near Louetta Road
Read full article: Fatal crash closes I-45 northbound near Louetta RoadA fatal crash has closed the northbound lanes on I-45 near Louetta Road as reported by Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputies. Law enforcement and emergency crews are on the scene at the 20500 block of North Freeway, with Pct. 4 assisting the Harris County Sheriffās Office in the ongoing investigation. Authorities are advising the public to avoid the area.
TxDOT moves forward with Alabama Street bridge demolition near downtown Houston
Read full article: TxDOT moves forward with Alabama Street bridge demolition near downtown HoustonTxDOT is moving forward with the Alabama Street bridge demolition near downtown Houston, bringing lane and ramp closures tied to the I-45 project.
Houston officials question security after fire at abandoned church
Read full article: Houston officials question security after fire at abandoned churchCity leaders and investigators are raising questions about how an abandoned church in north Houston was secured before a fire burned through the property near I-45 and Parker Road.
TxDOT updates I-45 North Houston project with rescheduled closures and detours
Read full article: TxDOT updates I-45 North Houston project with rescheduled closures and detoursTxDOT has released new updates on the progress of the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project and its impact on Houston-area roadways.
Drivers brace for months-long I-10 lane closures near downtown Houston
Read full article: Drivers brace for months-long I-10 lane closures near downtown HoustonDrivers in the Heights and across Houston are bracing for months of major backups as I-10 near downtown is reduced to two lanes in each direction for a long-term construction project.
Blackout Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, is among the deadliest for alcohol-related crashes
Read full article: Blackout Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, is among the deadliest for alcohol-related crashesOn one of the yearās most notorious nights for drunk driving, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies hit the streets Wednesday night, working to prevent tragedy before the Thanksgiving holiday.
Taco Bellās Live MĆ”s CafĆ© brings new drinks to the Houston area
Read full article: Taco Bellās Live MĆ”s CafĆ© brings new drinks to the Houston areaLive MĆ”s CafĆ© comes to the Houston area with Mexican mocha iced coffees, Strawberry Limonada Refreshers, Churro Chillers, free merch, and fun at the grand opening in Spring.
More than 20 rounds fired at man who drove himself to nearby Jack in the Box after being shot in north Harris Co.
Read full article: More than 20 rounds fired at man who drove himself to nearby Jack in the Box after being shot in north Harris Co.A man was hospitalized Monday night after being shot in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriffās Office.
Polk Street in downtown Houston closes for GRB expansion project
Read full article: Polk Street in downtown Houston closes for GRB expansion projectWith Polk Street set to close, many East End residents say the loss of this critical route into downtown will make commutes longer and further isolate their community.
ā2 lanes, twice the Headacheā: Houston drivers brace for I-10 White Oak Bayou Project
Read full article: ā2 lanes, twice the Headacheā: Houston drivers brace for I-10 White Oak Bayou ProjectStarting Nov. 7, a major traffic switch will shrink part of I-10 to two lanes between I-45 and Houston Avenue, the latest phase in TxDOTās $400 million White Oak Bayou Elevation Project.
Residents of League City neighborhood along I-45 describe sleepless nights, noisy days as they wait for sound wall
Read full article: Residents of League City neighborhood along I-45 describe sleepless nights, noisy days as they wait for sound wallāThereās nothing we can do out there,ā Penny Dougherty said. āWe have a pool that we rarely use. The kids donāt want to go out here ā itās too noisy.ā
Houston City Council approves Polk Street closure for George R. Brown expansion
Read full article: Houston City Council approves Polk Street closure for George R. Brown expansionWith Polk Street set to close, many East End residents say the loss of this critical route into downtown will make commutes longer and further isolate their community.
Beloved Houston restaurant Kim Son to permanently close downtown location after 43 years
Read full article: Beloved Houston restaurant Kim Son to permanently close downtown location after 43 yearsBeloved Houston restaurant Kim Son has announced it will close its longtime downtown location on Jefferson Street later this month due to the I-45 expansion project.
Houston City Council to vote on abandoning Polk Street amid community pushback
Read full article: Houston City Council to vote on abandoning Polk Street amid community pushbackHouston City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on whether to abandon a stretch of Polk Street in downtown ā a move that would clear the way for the George R. Brown Convention Center expansion and TxDOTās I-45 overhaul.
Polk Street closure on the table as GRB expansion and I-45 rebuild reshape downtown traffic
Read full article: Polk Street closure on the table as GRB expansion and I-45 rebuild reshape downtown trafficHouston is preparing for a permanent change to how drivers move between Downtown and East Downtown.
Rollover crash involving 18-wheeler shuts down eastbound I-10 near Downtown Houston
Read full article: Rollover crash involving 18-wheeler shuts down eastbound I-10 near Downtown HoustonA major crash involving an 18-wheeler shut down all eastbound lanes of I-10 just east of I-45 early Wednesday morning, creating a traffic nightmare for drivers heading into Houston.
Heaviest rain causing Houston flooding has moved out, but roads remain submerged
Read full article: Heaviest rain causing Houston flooding has moved out, but roads remain submergedA cold front is expected to stall by the coast this evening, which will bring chances for heavy rain at times and minor flooding through parts of the Labor Day weekend.
āTicking time bombā: Conroe families and business owners push back on compressor station project
Read full article: āTicking time bombā: Conroe families and business owners push back on compressor station projectA natural gas compressor station being built in Conroe has sparked outrage among families and business owners who say the project threatens their safety, property values, and the future of their community.
I-45 overnight lane closures planned Sunday for CenterPoint Energy work
Read full article: I-45 overnight lane closures planned Sunday for CenterPoint Energy workCenterPoint Energy will close all lanes of I-45 between Tellepsen Street and Cullen Boulevard overnight Sunday for transmission line upgrades.
Police investigate group that repainted Houstonās āBe Someoneā bridge over I-45
Read full article: Police investigate group that repainted Houstonās āBe Someoneā bridge over I-45Houston Police and Union Pacific Railroad Police obtained search warrants earlier this month for user details on two Instagram accounts that posted videos of the repainting as investigators look for evidence in the crime of graffiti.
Pedestrian hit, killed by car on Gulf Freeway shuts down southbound lanes
Read full article: Pedestrian hit, killed by car on Gulf Freeway shuts down southbound lanesHPD confirmed the southbound lanes have been shut down at Spur 5 and are expected to remain closed while officers conduct their investigation.
Wrong-way driver caught on video before causing two separate crashes in north Houston
Read full article: Wrong-way driver caught on video before causing two separate crashes in north HoustonInvestigators said the driver has been detained. However, moments before the crash, our cameras first caught the driver traveling in the opposite direction on I-45 S, just north of 610. Two people were hospitalized.
Off-duty Lakeview police officer dies in crash on I-45 feeder road in Dickinson
Read full article: Off-duty Lakeview police officer dies in crash on I-45 feeder road in DickinsonThe sheriffās office says Officer Larry Blacksmith was off-duty at the time, but was in uniform and was riding his personal motorcycle to work when he was struck by another vehicle.
Multi-vehicle crash with 18-wheeler hauling beer on North Freeway causes temporary total shutdown
Read full article: Multi-vehicle crash with 18-wheeler hauling beer on North Freeway causes temporary total shutdownWhat started out as a major crash resulting in a total freeway shutdown early Thursday morning has ended with the roadway reopened, as Houston police continue to investigate how it all went down.
āI gave her everything I hadā: Harris County crisis negotiator reflects on emotional I-45 standoff
Read full article: āI gave her everything I hadā: Harris County crisis negotiator reflects on emotional I-45 standoffWhat could have ended in tragedy became a moment of connection, thanks to Brownās calm voice and compassionate approach.
At least 1 killed in multi-vehicle crash, shutting down northbound lanes of I-45 near North Main St.
Read full article: At least 1 killed in multi-vehicle crash, shutting down northbound lanes of I-45 near North Main St.Initial reports from HPD is a total of five cars were involved in the crash, scattered across I-45, so they have shut down all northbound lanes and are diverting traffic off at North Main Street while an investigation is conducted.
Houston family of five killed in fiery crash while driving to Dallas for Motherās Day
Read full article: Houston family of five killed in fiery crash while driving to Dallas for Motherās DayA family of five from Houston was killed during an accident while they were driving to the Dallas area for Motherās Day.
Suspected drunk driver in I-45 crash that killed 3-year-old previously arrested for DWI at least twice: records
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver in I-45 crash that killed 3-year-old previously arrested for DWI at least twice: recordsCourt records showed Donald Carson, 55, had been arrested at least twice (in 2003 and 1993) before he was arrested over the weekend for causing a deadly crash that claimed a 3-year-old's life.
3-year-old killed in fiery crash caused by suspected drunk driver on I-45 North in Conroe
Read full article: 3-year-old killed in fiery crash caused by suspected drunk driver on I-45 North in ConroeFirefighters did not say how the crash happened but said two vehicles were on fire; one person died and three others were hospitalizedātwo of them were last said to be in serious condition.
āCritical incidentā shuts down I-45 frontage road at Highway 242 in Montgomery County
Read full article: āCritical incidentā shuts down I-45 frontage road at Highway 242 in Montgomery CountyThe Montgomery County Sheriffās Office says the frontage road of I-45 is shutdown in both directions at Highway 242 after what they are saying was a critical incident on the northbound flyover.
Multiple steers escape rodeo trailer, run loose on I-45 North Freeway
Read full article: Multiple steers escape rodeo trailer, run loose on I-45 North FreewaySeveral lanes were closed for hours on I-45 North Freeway after dozens of loose steers escaped Monday afternoon, according to the Harris County Pct. 4 Constableās Office.
10-year-old, mother killed in wrong-way crash on I-45 S and Memorial Dr.
Read full article: 10-year-old, mother killed in wrong-way crash on I-45 S and Memorial Dr.A total of three cars were involved. Two people, a 10-year-old girl and her 33-year-old mother have died in the crash. Five other people were injured including the accused driver behind this major crash.
Crash involving heavy truck downs power lines, diverting traffic on I-45 at Research Forest
Read full article: Crash involving heavy truck downs power lines, diverting traffic on I-45 at Research ForestTraffic on the northbound mainlanes of I-45 at Research Forest is being diverted to the feeder road due to a crash involving power lines across the roadway, according to the Montgomery County Sheriffās Office.
I-45 southbound reopens after deadly 2-vehicle crash
Read full article: I-45 southbound reopens after deadly 2-vehicle crashA major crash with injuries has closed all southbound lanes of I-45 at Sawdust Road. Traffic is currently being rerouted at the Rayford/Sawdust Exit, and drivers are advised to avoid the area to prevent delays.
Houston under Red Flag Warning: Potential wildfire outbreak west of I-45
Read full article: Houston under Red Flag Warning: Potential wildfire outbreak west of I-45The Houston Fire Department is preparing for a possible wildfire outbreak in all areas along and west of I-45. However, some fire danger exists as far east as the I-45 corridor, following a Red Flag Warning issued on Tuesday.
Woman shot in the back during multi-vehicle crash in Texas City, gunman at large
Read full article: Woman shot in the back during multi-vehicle crash in Texas City, gunman at largeInvestigators said the driver was in a black Cadillac last seen going north on I-45 N and are asking anyone who might have information on what happened to come forward.
TRAFFIC ALERT: SH-99 at Hardy Toll Road closed until 3 p.m. after crash caused by black ice
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: SH-99 at Hardy Toll Road closed until 3 p.m. after crash caused by black iceA seven-vehicle crash on SH-99/Grand Parkway has completely shut down the westbound lanes between the Hardy Toll Road and I-45, causing significant traffic delays.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Heavy truck on its side blocking northbound lanes of I-45 N
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Heavy truck on its side blocking northbound lanes of I-45 NPolice have not shared details on what led up to the crash or what the 18-wheeler was hauling, but there is a shipping container on its side.
Wrong-way crash on I-45 near Quitman kills 2, lanes reopen after morning delays
Read full article: Wrong-way crash on I-45 near Quitman kills 2, lanes reopen after morning delaysA fatal two-car crash occurred early Thursday morning on I-45 South near the White Oak Drive exit, according to the Houston Police Department.
Houston group against I-45 North expansion project says thousands of homes, hundreds of business will be destroyed
Read full article: Houston group against I-45 North expansion project says thousands of homes, hundreds of business will be destroyedThe $13 billion I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project has sparked significant debate in Houston, as community groups like Stop TxDOT I-45 raise alarms about the potential loss of 1,235 homes and 331 businesses.
Groundbreaking ceremony set for I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project after years of planning
Read full article: Groundbreaking ceremony set for I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project after years of planningThe I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project, a $13 billion initiative, is set to commence with a groundbreaking ceremony today in downtown Houston.
TxDOT holding in-person and virtual public meeting on I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project
Read full article: TxDOT holding in-person and virtual public meeting on I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement ProjectTxDOT will be holding two separate public meetings to provide an update on the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project.
WATCH NOW: Prime suspect in the Texas Killing Fields murders interviewed in an all-new episode of āThe Evidence Roomā
Read full article: WATCH NOW: Prime suspect in the Texas Killing Fields murders interviewed in an all-new episode of āThe Evidence RoomāA new episode of the KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries 'The Evidence Room' premieres Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. exclusively on the KPRC 2+ livestream.
Major traffic disruptions coming this weekend for ongoing TxDOT project on I-45 N
Read full article: Major traffic disruptions coming this weekend for ongoing TxDOT project on I-45 NIf you have plans this weekend, youāll want to keep an eye out for some major closures as The Texas Department of Transportation continues a repair project.
18-wheelerās ruptured fuel tank causing delays for drivers coming in from Baytown
Read full article: 18-wheelerās ruptured fuel tank causing delays for drivers coming in from BaytownDrivers coming in from Baytown, headed to downtown, look for a different route as an 18-wheeler crash is causing several shutdowns.
MUST WATCH VIDEO: Mom keeps suspect from fleeing after hitting her car during police chase near The Woodlands
Read full article: MUST WATCH VIDEO: Mom keeps suspect from fleeing after hitting her car during police chase near The WoodlandsA mother helped police stop a man running from them over the weekend in Spring.