Drivers, be aware!

With 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.

Drivers, be aware!

Drivers, be aware!

An overturned semi-truck on the entrance ramp from the North Loop (I-610 North) to the Eastex Freeway is causing significant traffic delays.

Drivers, be aware!

Traffic delays are expected on the Northwest Freeway after a major car wreck.

A major accident has stopped traffic on Houston’s North Freeway Saturday morning.

Drivers, be aware!

Are you a driver, resident, or business owner affected by the ongoing FM 1960 construction? Please share your experiences and let us know how you're navigating through the challenges.

Drivers, be aware!

Drivers were facing a major closure in Southwest Houston this weekend.

A water main break caused flooding along the Southwest Freeway at Hillcroft Avenue and Westpark Drive Friday afternoon.

Weeks after Houston’s METRORail Red Line riders began reporting major delays, METRO says it’s starting to see early improvements, but says it will take more time to restore reliable travel times.

A woman has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after a fatal crash on I-10 near the Taylor Street Bridge in Houston.

Neighbors along Highway 242 and Firetower Road in Montgomery County say confusing flashing yellow lights and stop signs are causing frequent crashes. Records obtained by KPRC 2 show at leasr 24 crashes since January 2024.

With 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.

A fatal crash has shut down lanes on Highway 90 at Marick Road Tuesday afternoon in Rosenberg.

Governor Greg Abbott has called the rainbow crosswalk "distracting," but local leaders say it's a symbol of pride and history.

What was first reported as a road rage shooting in Sugar Land has led to multiple shootings across Houston, leaving four people dead, according to KPRC 2 sources.

A hazmat spill has closed all southbound lanes of SH-146 after Texas on Wednesday afternoon, according to Houston TranStar.

A safety light was added after two people were killed here in 2019. But neighbors say drivers still blow through the red every day.

New I-10 lane closures will test Houston drivers’ patience (again).

The main northbound lanes on the Southwest Freeway at Weslayan Street are closed following a three-vehicle crash, according to Houston TranStar.

The Houston Avenue bride on I-10 has been struck again by an 18-wheeler Sunday night.

Houston is preparing for a permanent change to how drivers move between Downtown and East Downtown.

The Texas Department of Transportation says crews will begin reconstructing U.S. 90A eastbound by closing the eastbound main lanes and shifting traffic onto the westbound main lanes at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3.

A Union Pacific train has been stalled for hours on the tracks, causing heavy traffic between the Southwest Freeway and San Felipe Street on Friday afternoon.

A 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.

A deadly crash that killed five people in Austin this March wasn’t an isolated incident. It was part of a pattern that prompted federal officials to crack down on commercial truck licensing, particularly focusing on non-U.S. citizen drivers.

The fiery crash shut down the westbound lanes of SH-99 for a couple of hours.

A local tow company helped a woman escape a sinkhole after her vehicle got trapped Thursday afternoon in northwest Harris County.

A raised median installed in the last year by TxDOT on FM 1488 has sparked a safety concern to some drivers.

If it feels like road rage is everywhere, a new study suggests you’re not imagining it.

A crash has closed multiple westbound lanes of the Katy Freeway.

A METRO handicap bus overturned after colliding with a sedan in north Harris County on the 2798 block of North Sam Houston Parkway West feeder road before Veterans Memorial Drive.

The Fort Bend Co. Sheriff’s Office said the crash caused extensive debris cleanup, shutting down both the north and southbound lanes of Hwy 99 at Westpark. The northbound lanes have since reopened.

The incident happened in the northbound lanes of I-610 W. at Beechnut Street.

A KPRC 2 public records request revealed police responded to Avenue O and 51st Street in Galveston at least 75 times in the last three years.

Drivers should prepare for major detours this weekend as crews perform emergency repairs on the Houston Avenue bridge.

A wet cement spill on the Tomball Parkway feeder in the 15800 block has caused traffic delays.

A 60-year-old Houston bridge suffered its second collision in three days when a truck crashed into it Saturday night, marking the structure’s 68th recorded strike and prompting hazardous materials cleanup.

According to the Precinct 4 Constables Office, the crash happened at the intersection of Kuykendahl road and Spring Cypress Road.

Multiple southbound lanes on the Eastex Freeway at Bennington Street are closed following a two-vehicle crash Saturday night.

The northbound lanes of the Eastex Freeway near Lyons Avenue is at a complete closure due to a hazmat spill following a crash involving a cement truck, according to Houston TranStar and Police Department.

A Harris County deputy was involved in a major two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on Highway 249, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A hazmat situation has led to the closure of two eastbound lanes on US-290 near Mueschke Road after a box truck caught fire due to a blown tire.

Multiple eastbound lanes on the Katy Freeway are blocked after an 18-wheeler overturned during a crash on Thursday morning, according to Houston TranStar.

Two left lanes have been blocked off from traffic on I-69 Southwest Freeway at Beltway 8 as crews work to repair damaged concrete, according to TxDOT.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Thursday afternoon on IH-45 in Conroe, according to Conroe Police Department.

Three people were hospitalized following a major two-vehicle crash in southwest Houston.

A person has died after a fatal crash involving an SUV and a tractor-trailer in Sugar Land.

A crash involving an 18-wheeler and multiple vehicles caused significant slowdowns on Highway 290 Northwest near West Road.

While the city does have a goal to repair most potholes within 48 hours of a report, a lot of drivers may give up—and we don't blame them—but we still wanted to give a view on how the claim process works—to find out for ourselves in real-time how, or if, the process works.

Jerome Gray, the deputy director of communications for the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA), recently stopped by Houston Life to chat about the EZ Tag program, common toll road misconceptions and what’s ahead for Houston drivers.

Mayor John Whitmire has implemented stronger traffic control measures to protect students walking near Lamar High School.

Attention Eastex Freeway travelers! 🚦 METRO has rolled out new toll rates and restrictions on the managed lanes, causing quite a stir among commuters.

Several lanes were closed on the Katy Freeway at Mason Road following a multi-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon.

Fulshear City Council has approved new school zone parking rules to improve safety and reduce traffic during pick-up and drop-off times. Find out what streets are affected, restricted hours, and what parents need to know for the upcoming school year.

HPD confirmed the southbound lanes have been shut down at Spur 5 and are expected to remain closed while officers conduct their investigation.

Investigators said a car flipped, caught fire, and pinned a person inside the vehicle. One of the occupants died, while another was able to be rescued, and a deputy suffered a minor burn trying to get them out.

Investigators 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.

An 18-wheeler was involved in a head-on collision Thursday in Fort Bend County.

A chemical was spilled due to the crash, and HFD explained it’s because the tank was hauling 44,000 pounds of zinc chloride. This, the public information officer said, is used as a condensing agent, disinfectant, dehydrating agent, wood preservative, and deodorant.

A fatal collision occurred early Monday morning on the 20000 block of W. Hardy Road when a train hit an 18-wheeler, as reported by authorities.

By urging Texans to follow speed limits and increasing law enforcement’s focus on speeding as a public issue, the TxDOT (and Conroe native, Parker McCollum!) hopes to decrease car-crash-related fatalities in Houston and Texas.

The Houston Police Department is continuing its traffic safety initiative this week, targeting busy Houston area highways

Deputies said the motorcyclist went over the ramp on Hwy 99 and died upon impact. The ramp was shut down as a result while authorities investigate the deadly crash.

All northbound lanes of the US-59 frontage road at SH-99 in Sugar Land are closed after an 18-wheeler crashed, spilling a load of gravel all over the road.

If you’re passing through Montgomery County on Tuesday morning, a multi-vehicle crash is causing massive backups for miles.

Two hazmat spills on the North Freeway have caused several lane closures.

What 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.

If getting around Houston isn’t tough enough already, traffic could get a little bit worse.

Driving in Houston *could* be getting better soon.

The mainlanes on IH-10 East Freeway were closed following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon.

Drivers who plan to use the I-69 / Hwy. 59 corridor this weekend should prepare for significant traffic adjustments on June 21, 2025, as the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has announced a lane closure for maintenance work.

Several eastbound lanes of the Northwest Freeway are closed after an 18-wheeler crashed into the concrete barrier in the HOV lane.

Multiple people were left injured in a major crash in the southbound lanes of the IH-45 Freeway, south of West Bay Area Boulevard on Wednesday, according to Webster Police Department.

The City of Houston is tackling the road rage and aggressive driving problem on highways on Highway 288 and the South Loop (I-610) on Tuesday.

A motorcyclist was killed late Monday night after a crash involving two other cars in West Chase

Despite the many complaints on social media, traffic is not the biggest problem for Harris County residents.

An investigation is underway after a 19-year-old man was killed in an 18-wheeler while a woman and child were inside on the Eastex Freeway in downtown Houston.

A giant spool in the middle of Interstate 10 is blocking multiple westbound lanes at Wayside Drive in East Houston.

Multiple lanes have been closed on East Freeway after a major car wreck involving three vehicles.

An officer and at least two others were transported to the hospital after a crash involving a black car and 18-wheeler during a traffic stop on the US 290 feeder near Hollister.

An overturned 18-wheeler on the southbound lanes of SH-99 near West Road in Harris County has caused significant traffic delays and a hazardous materials spill.

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.

A multi-vehicle crash on the East Freeway Monday night claimed one woman’s life and sent three other drivers to a hospital.

The Saharan dust is back!

An ambulance taking a stroke victim to a hospital was hit by another vehicle, prompting two more people to be hospitalized.

A three-vehicle crash has closed several lanes on the East Freeway at Beltway 8, near Channelview, according to Houston TranStar.

Several eastbound lanes of the Katy Freeway are blocked after a truck hit the Houston Avenue bridge and lost its load.

Witnesses told police a person was walking along the freeway's main lanes, and a driver tried to avoid them while exiting but hit them and did not turn around or try to help.

It will be a traffic nightmare if you’re not prepared for this weekend’s closure on I-10.

TRAFFIC ALERT: CenterPoint Energy said the main lanes of I-10 near West Sam Houston Tollway will be closed off April 26-27 "to strengthen the resiliency of our electric transmission lines."

Several lanes on State Highway 288 have been closed due to a hazmat spill involving a heavy truck, according to Houston TranStar.

Houston Transtar cameras show the backup from FM 1960.

Catch up with former Houston news anchor Jerome Gray. He recently joined his former co-anchor at the news desk to spread the word about the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA), its EZ TAG program and how they are helping improve mobility around the region.

Two separate deadly crashes on the 610 West Loop on Wednesday have caused a major shutdown for drivers in the Beechnut/Braeswood area.

A Houston Independent School District bus was involved in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon, according to Houston TranStar.