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18-wheeler slams into concrete barrier on Southwest Fwy; fuel spills on road, person hospitalized
Read full article: 18-wheeler slams into concrete barrier on Southwest Fwy; fuel spills on road, person hospitalizedTraffic has been stifled and multiple planes have been closed on the Southwest Fwy Wednesday morning after a big rig crashed into a median.
Man dead, 2 kidnapped hostages rescued after police chase ends in deadly shooting on I-69
Read full article: Man dead, 2 kidnapped hostages rescued after police chase ends in deadly shooting on I-69Houston 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.
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.
North Houston residents, businesses face uncertainty as I-45 project advances: Legal expert weighs in on property rights
Read full article: North Houston residents, businesses face uncertainty as I-45 project advances: Legal expert weighs in on property rightsAs the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project moves forward, residents and businesses confront the threat of losing their properties to eminent domain.
Traffic backed up for miles after tanker falls off heavy truck on I-69 Eastex at North Loop
Read full article: Traffic backed up for miles after tanker falls off heavy truck on I-69 Eastex at North LoopPhotos from Sky 2 chopper video shows vehicles stuck in miles-long traffic on 610 North Loop eastbound at I-69 Eastex Freeway.
Expect delays: Roadwork on Will Clayton Parkway to impact travel to Bush Intercontinental Airport
Read full article: Expect delays: Roadwork on Will Clayton Parkway to impact travel to Bush Intercontinental AirportTravelers to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) should expect delays from Sept. 16 to Sept. 27 due to concrete repairs on Will Clayton Parkway.
Off-duty deputy injured in crash caused by motorcycles possibly trying to take over Hardy Toll Rd., sheriff says
Read full article: Off-duty deputy injured in crash caused by motorcycles possibly trying to take over Hardy Toll Rd., sheriff saysAn 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.
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, you’ll want to keep an eye out for some major closures as The Texas Department of Transportation continues a repair project.
18-wheeler’s ruptured fuel tank causing delays for drivers coming in from Baytown
Read full article: 18-wheeler’s 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.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Major crash closes southbound lanes on 610 West Loop at Bellaire Boulevard
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Major crash closes southbound lanes on 610 West Loop at Bellaire BoulevardA major crash has shut down the southbound lanes of the 610 West Loop at Bellaire Boulevard, causing a standstill in traffic.
Person killed after vehicle goes over median, crashes head-on into another vehicle in west Houston
Read full article: Person killed after vehicle goes over median, crashes head-on into another vehicle in west HoustonA person was killed Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in west Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
Ask 2: Can Houston school crossing guards stop traffic on a main street to let cars exit a side street?
Read full article: Ask 2: Can Houston school crossing guards stop traffic on a main street to let cars exit a side street?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 lanes blocked on Katy Freeway after truck hits bridge, loses load
Read full article: Multiple lanes blocked on Katy Freeway after truck hits bridge, loses loadMultiple 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.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Overturned tractor-trailer causes major traffic disruption on I-10 eastbound
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Overturned tractor-trailer causes major traffic disruption on I-10 eastboundAn overturned tractor-trailer on I-10 Eastbound near Market Street Road and Uvalde Road has caused significant traffic delays.
At least 1 dead following multi-vehicle crash on I-45 N, causing shutdowns on main lanes
Read full article: At least 1 dead following multi-vehicle crash on I-45 N, causing shutdowns on main lanesAt least one person has died following a crash on I-45 N causing a major shutdown on the main lanes, Houston police say
Sugar Land PD warns of upcoming road closures, here’s when and where they’ll be
Read full article: Sugar Land PD warns of upcoming road closures, here’s when and where they’ll beBefore 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.
Parts of Hardy Toll Rd. will be closed temporarily while crews work to restore power
Read full article: Parts of Hardy Toll Rd. will be closed temporarily while crews work to restore powerAs power restoration efforts continue, segments of Hardy Toll Road will be closed starting Friday, July 12 at 11 a.m.
🚗Your weekly traffic update: Fourth of July Celebrations & Street Closures
Read full article: 🚗Your weekly traffic update: Fourth of July Celebrations & Street ClosuresThis 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.
Houston METRO is removing the blue and red high-visibility striping on light rail trains. Here’s why
Read full article: Houston METRO is removing the blue and red high-visibility striping on light rail trains. Here’s whyResidents in the downtown area will no longer the blue and red high-visibility stripping on METRO light rail trains, but instead gray trains.
Missouri City police officer ‘relieved of duty’ after being involved in crash that killed mother, her 16-year-old son
Read full article: Missouri City police officer ‘relieved of duty’ after being involved in crash that killed mother, her 16-year-old sonA 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\.
What to do at broken light intersections or when flashing red in Houston?
Read full article: What to do at broken light intersections or when flashing red in Houston?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."
Person found shot to death inside truck that crashed into neighborhood pool building in southwest Houston
Read full article: Person found shot to death inside truck that crashed into neighborhood pool building in southwest HoustonA 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.
Person rushed to hospital after motorcycle collides with U-Haul in NW Houston
Read full article: Person rushed to hospital after motorcycle collides with U-Haul in NW HoustonA 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.
METRO abandons next phase of Bus Rapid Train Plan
Read full article: METRO abandons next phase of Bus Rapid Train PlanBefore 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.
At least 6 people injured in multi-vehicle crash involving METRORail train near Houston Medical Center
Read full article: At least 6 people injured in multi-vehicle crash involving METRORail train near Houston Medical CenterSeveral 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.
Expect delays: TxDOT’s $8.3 million project brings major closures to Beltway 8 in Houston
Read full article: Expect delays: TxDOT’s $8.3 million project brings major closures to Beltway 8 in HoustonStarting 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! 🚗💨
Ask 2: Who yields during an exit on Houston freeways when continuing on feeder?
Read full article: Ask 2: Who yields during an exit on Houston freeways when continuing on feeder?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?"
ASK 2: Law enforcement presence managing Houston’s HOV lanes
Read full article: ASK 2: Law enforcement presence managing Houston’s HOV lanesA 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.”
Pedestrian killed by car while trying to cross Southwest Freeway, all outbound lanes closed
Read full article: Pedestrian killed by car while trying to cross Southwest Freeway, all outbound lanes closedA pedestrian has been killed after being hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross the Southwest Freeway.
Here’s the latest list of street closures in Downtown Houston following last month’s derecho
Read full article: Here’s the latest list of street closures in Downtown Houston following last month’s derechoAs 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.
Fort Bend Co. Commissioner releases road, lane closure list ahead of construction projects
Read full article: Fort Bend Co. Commissioner releases road, lane closure list ahead of construction projectsAs 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.
Ask 2: Red and blue flashing lights on tow trucks, is that legal?
Read full article: Ask 2: Red and blue flashing lights on tow trucks, is that legal?A viewer asked KPRC 2's Justina Latimer: "I see more and more tow trucks with red and blue flashing lights. I thought only police can have red and blue flashing lights. Is this legal?"
Ask 2: Why do many drivers drive with no headlights on? Shouldn’t their headlights be on if their wiper blades are on?
Read full article: Ask 2: Why do many drivers drive with no headlights on? Shouldn’t their headlights be on if their wiper blades are on?Here are a few suggestions on how to safely drive during the rain. #Ask2 #DrivingSafety #HoustonTraffic
Fuel spill closes all lanes on 610 North Loop after 18-wheeler carrying bulldozer truck hits concrete median
Read full article: Fuel spill closes all lanes on 610 North Loop after 18-wheeler carrying bulldozer truck hits concrete medianAll lanes are closed in both directions on the North Loop of IH-610 after an 18-wheeler carrying a bulldozer struck a concrete median.
What grinds your gears when you’re driving during Houston’s strong storms?
Read full article: What grinds your gears when you’re driving during Houston’s strong storms?We have the potential for thunderstorms, downpours, hail, and damaging winds. And while models are tracking the storms to hit right before our morning rush hour - it made us think about the weather, you, and your morning commute.
Houstonians living along proposed Hardy Toll Road Extension ‘couldn’t imagine’ another super highway
Read full article: Houstonians living along proposed Hardy Toll Road Extension ‘couldn’t imagine’ another super highwayThe proposed Hardy Toll Road Extension Project received another round of thumb’s up from Harris County leaders.
Could Houston-area family face charges for attacking Uber driver after baby killed? Legal expert explains
Read full article: Could Houston-area family face charges for attacking Uber driver after baby killed? Legal expert explainsKPRC 2’s Bill Barajas spoke with KPRC 2 Analyst Brian Wice about the case.
🚗Your weekly traffic update: Closures for the final weekend of Houston Rodeo Concerts
Read full article: 🚗Your weekly traffic update: Closures for the final weekend of Houston Rodeo ConcertsHeading out to the last few days of the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo? Here are the closures you can expect
Lane closure planned this weekend on 610 at I-69 Southwest Freeway as interchange project continues
Read full article: Lane closure planned this weekend on 610 at I-69 Southwest Freeway as interchange project continuesThis weekend, delays are expected as construction continues on the West Loop as a part of the Southwest Freeway interchange project.