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After extreme winter weather conditions put the city on hold, Houston drivers back on the roads still experienced major traffic setbacks due to freezing road conditions known as black ice.
A 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.
Multiple lanes across the Southwest Freeway have been temporarily closed due to damage caused by snowplows that were clearing snow from the roadways.
A person was killed and another injured in a crash Thursday morning in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
As conditions have improved across roadways in Harris County, Houston METRO bus service has announced it is resuming its core routes.
Officials said one of the three trucks was carrying jalapeño peppers that poured out across the road, which authorities are working to clean up.
As drivers remain encouraged to stay off the roadways due to icy road conditions, Houston METRO announced it would be suspending its bus services all of Tuesday.
Drivers are encouraged to stay off the road and Houston Transtar is reporting dozens of streets shut down because of icy road conditions.
Southwest Freeway and Shepherd were closed as a result of a deadly crash, where one person was actually found on a sidewalk below the freeway.
Police 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.
As Harris County is being hit by widespread thunderstorms and inclement weather, officials are warning drivers to take extra caution on the wet and slick roadways.
This weekend in Houston, the roads are expected to be packed with activity as residents and visitors travel in and out of town, while others engage in last-minute Christmas and holiday shopping.
Investigators are looking for a driver after a motorcyclist was killed Tuesday morning, causing heavy traffic along the highway.
A hazmat spill caused by a heavy truck accident has led to partial closures on SH-288 southbound near Hage Ranch Road in Brazoria County, resulting in significant traffic delays
Houston police released several videos of an officer-involved shooting where a kidnapping suspect was killed at the end of police chase on I-69 in October.
The identity of a Harris County Precinct 5 deputy constable who was killed in fiery crash early Friday morning on westbound I-10 near 610 has been released, according to authorities.
A Harris County Precinct 5 deputy constable and a young girl were killed in fiery crash early Friday morning on westbound I-10 near 610, according to authorities.
Drivers headed toward downtown Houston may need to find another route after an 18-wheeler hit an overpass bridge in the Heights.
All westbound lanes of I-10 Katy Freeway at Hogan St. are closed following a fatal incident where a man reportedly jumped from an overpass and landed on a vehicle.
An overturned truck on SH-225 near Richey Street has closed multiple westbound lanes, including the right shoulder, right lane, center lane, and entrance ramp, causing significant traffic delays.
Traffic has been stifled and multiple planes have been closed on the Southwest Fwy Wednesday morning after a big rig crashed into a median.
Houston police say a woman and child are safe and unharmed after being kidnapped by a man, who initiated a chase and was ultimately shot and killed on I-69 Monday afternoon.
The $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.
As the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project moves forward, residents and businesses confront the threat of losing their properties to eminent domain.
Photos from Sky 2 chopper video shows vehicles stuck in miles-long traffic on 610 North Loop eastbound at I-69 Eastex Freeway.
Travelers to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) should expect delays from Sept. 16 to Sept. 27 due to concrete repairs on Will Clayton Parkway.
An off-duty deputy with Harris County Sheriff’s Office is in serious condition after multiple crashes involving motorcycles happened on the Hardy Toll Rd. on Sunday.
If you have plans this weekend, you’ll want to keep an eye out for some major closures as The Texas Department of Transportation continues a repair project.
Drivers coming in from Baytown, headed to downtown, look for a different route as an 18-wheeler crash is causing several shutdowns.
A major crash has shut down the southbound lanes of the 610 West Loop at Bellaire Boulevard, causing a standstill in traffic.
A person was killed Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in west Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
A viewer asked our traffic expert, Justina Latimer: "Can school crossing guards stop traffic on a main street to let cars exit a side street even when there are no pedestrians in the crosswalk?"
Multiple planes have been blocked across IH-10 Katy Freeway at Houston Ave. after a truck hitting the bridge and losing its load across the road.
An overturned tractor-trailer on I-10 Eastbound near Market Street Road and Uvalde Road has caused significant traffic delays.
At least one person has died following a crash on I-45 N causing a major shutdown on the main lanes, Houston police say
Before people hit the town for what might be some residents' for the final weekend of July, they’d better be aware of the traffic because there will be several road closures in Sugar Land, starting Friday, July 26 at 9 p.m.
As power restoration efforts continue, segments of Hardy Toll Road will be closed starting Friday, July 12 at 11 a.m.
This week many will be heading to Fourth of July celebrations to bring in America’s Birthday. If you’re traveling near Allen Parkway, you may have already noticed closures for Freedom Over Texas. However, that is not the only event with surrounding closures.
Residents in the downtown area will no longer the blue and red high-visibility stripping on METRO light rail trains, but instead gray trains.
A Missouri City police officer who was involved in a two-vehicle crash that killed a mother and her teen son has been relieved of duty, according to the department\.
A viewer asked our traffic expert: “Heading into hurricane season could you go over what to do at an intersection where the lights are out or all flashing red? Also, could you go over what to do at a roundabout? We have a new nearby and it’s a mess."
A person was found shot to death Wednesday afternoon inside a truck that crashed into a neighborhood community pool building in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
A person has been life-flighted to a Houston-area hospital after a major accident between a motorcycle and a U-Haul truck in northwest Houston.
Before the pandemic, the idea of METRO’s “Bus Rapid Transit” was the cornerstone of the public transportation agency’s future plans. But this week, METRO, under new, seemingly more fiscally responsible leadership, shelved plans to build the next leg of the “BRT” line.
Several people were left injured in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon that involved a METRORail train between the Houston Medical Center and the Astrodome, according to METRORail.
Starting Friday, June 21, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will begin an $8.3 million roadway rehabilitation project on Beltway 8. Expect multiple extended closures and significant delays. Consider finding alternate routes to avoid the traffic congestion.Stay informed and plan ahead to make your commute smoother. Share this update with fellow drivers! 🚗💨
A viewer asked KPRC 2 traffic expert Justina Latimer the following: "When you exit from a freeway and the lane continues on the same lane so you can go straight to the feeder, who yields?"
A viewer asked our traffic expert, Justina Latimer, “Why can they not enforce the two or more people on the managed lanes. I see so many people who use the HOV lane that only have one person in the vehicle. They need much better enforcement on these lanes.”
A pedestrian has been killed after being hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross the Southwest Freeway.
As Downtown Houston continues to rebuild in the aftermath of last month’s derecho, the city has provided an updated list of which streets have reopened and which ones remain closed as repairs persist.
As Fort Bend County begins to embark on several construction projects, Commissioner Vincent Morales has released a list of road and lane closures over the next week.
