Commuter alert: Heavy traffic on IH-610 Loop today

If you’re heading out this morning, be prepared for some major delays on the 610 Loop. Traffic is slower up in several areas, and travel times are longer than usual.

Here’s the latest on the traffic situation:

• Westbound 610 (IH-45 North to IH-69 Southwest):
  • A 9.6-mile stretch is delayed by 28 minutes, which is 11 minutes longer than usual.
• IH-610 West Loop (Downtown to IH-610 West Loop):
  • Traffic from Downtown to the West Loop is taking 24 minutes, a 13-minute delay compared to normal.
• Westbound 610 (IH-45 North to IH-10 Katy):
  • The 5.5-mile stretch is experiencing 16-minute delays, adding 10 minutes to your drive time.
• Westbound 610 (IH-45 North to IH-69 Southwest):
  • Another 9.6-mile stretch is facing 26-minute delays, which is a 16-minute backup.

These are some of the longer delays we’ve seen this morning, so if you’re in a rush, consider alternate routes or leaving earlier.