Houston Transtar cameras show the fire on the highway above I-45.

Drivers 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.

On one of the year’s 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.

A major head-on collision has closed westbound lanes on Spring Stuebner Road, just off I-45.

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A man was hospitalized Monday night after being shot in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A major freeway project on Houston’s Interstate-10 that was expected to begin construction on Friday has been delayed again, TxDOT announced this week.

A crash has closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 45 in Texas City.

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.

Starting 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 TxDOT’s $400 million White Oak Bayou Elevation Project.

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

Drivers along Houston’s Katy Freeway have been puzzled by a peculiar sight: high-mast streetlights burning bright in broad daylight.

“There’s nothing we can do out there,” Penny Dougherty said. “We have a pool that we rarely use. The kids don’t want to go out here — it’s too noisy.”

Firefighters from multiple departments battled a commercial blaze Sunday at a tire shop near Spring Cypress Road and I-45.

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.

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Beloved 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 is expected to vote Tuesday on whether to abandon a stretch of Polk Street in downtown — a move that would clear the way for the George R. Brown Convention Center expansion and TxDOT’s I-45 overhaul.

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

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

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 public art project called Hueman:Shelter was unveiled on Thursday.

Authorities say the truck overturned in the crash, losing its load of gravel and also spilling diesel.

A 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.

A 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.

CenterPoint Energy will close all lanes of I-45 between Tellepsen Street and Cullen Boulevard overnight Sunday for transmission line upgrades.

Houston 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.

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 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.

The sheriff’s 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.

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

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.

What could have ended in tragedy became a moment of connection, thanks to Brown’s calm voice and compassionate approach.

A fire broke out at a junkyard in the Spring area off of the North Freeway, causing the feeder road to be temporarily closed.

A woman with a firearm has caused a standoff on the North Freeway, leading to a shutdown of traffic.

Firefighters are at the scene where a fire broke out at a commercial building near I-45 and N Shepherd Dr.

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 pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the HOV lane on I-45 Northbound near Almeda Genoa Road around 5:45 a.m. on Friday.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says the crash is near I-45 and Cypresswood Drive.

A family of five from Houston was killed during an accident while they were driving to the Dallas area for Mother’s Day.

Court 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.

Firefighters did not say how the crash happened but said two vehicles were on fire; one person died and three others were hospitalized—two of them were last said to be in serious condition.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s 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.

These storms could produce large hail (nickel-sized) damaging winds (over 65 mph), and a slight tornado risk.

Houston Transtar cameras show the backup from FM 1960.

Wednesday dew points will steadily increase

A Houston police officer injured in a crash was rushed to a local hospital Tuesday.

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that happened on Interstate 45 and Crosstimbers around 8 a.m. on Saturday.

Another chance of severe weather north of Houston Sunday. Here’s what you need to know.

Several 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 Constable’s Office.

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.

Traffic 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 Sheriff’s Office.

After a deadly crash on Interstate 45 in the Woodlands area Monday morning, KPRC 2 looked into the dangers of the highway over the years.

A 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.

The 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.

Firefighters said they were unsure what started the large fire, but no one was injured.

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in Houston traffic, watching the minutes tick by as you inch forward, you’re not alone.

The northbound lanes of I-45 the North Freeway are shut down after a fatal crash.

The southbound lanes of I-45 are currently blocked in north Harris County after an 18-wheeler got stuck in a ditch.

Investigators 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.

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.

The northbound lanes of I-45 the North Freeway are shut down at Gulf Bank Road after a police chase ended in a crash.

Houston Police say the crash involves four cars and a motorcycle.

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.

A fatal two-car crash occurred early Thursday morning on I-45 South near the White Oak Drive exit, according to the Houston Police Department.

The accident happened in the 3400 block of the Gulf Freeway, near FM 517.

Multiple units have responded to an apartment fire in Spring on Wednesday, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

The northbound freeway of I-45 was shut down for hours after police said a person was killed after getting hit by a car.

Investigators say it's unclear when the crash scene will clear.

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.

The I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project, a $13 billion initiative, is set to commence with a groundbreaking ceremony today in downtown Houston.

TxDOT will be holding two separate public meetings to provide an update on the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project.

A 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.

The bus crashed near the outlet mall on Interstate 45.

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 mother helped police stop a man running from them over the weekend in Spring.

Our next tropical storm forms next week

Investigators say the man started fighting with two women officers when they discovered he had a gun.

Police said while the roads were closed and crews worked to clean up the wreckage, another DWI driver hit a patrol vehicle blocking the freeway.

Expect delays! There will be multiple weekend closures impacting Beltway 8 and I-45 North.

A road closure on the Interstate 45 highway has left some Houstonians in a jam Saturday.

All southbound lanes on I-45 have been closed after an 18-wheeler burst into flames Thursday morning.

TxDOT will be closing the northbound lanes of I-45 for roadwork Wednesday night.

The Hardy Toll Road SB lanes will close this weekend for the Ironman race. Plan accordingly!

Both the northbound and southbound lanes are closed as a result, so authorities are asking drivers to avoid the area and use Hwy 6 and Hwy 3 as alternative routes since heavy delays are expected.

Two women are in critical condition after being shot multiple times on the I-45 freeway, Houston Police Department says.

Police say a good Samaritan near the scene caught the incident unfolding on their DashCam. The video showed a man at a stop sign before another driver pulled up beside his car, and fired several shots, killing him.

A man was hospitalized on Tuesday afternoon after being shot in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Initially, Sheriff Gonzalez reported a "metal piece" in the roadway was causing damage to vehicles but later said it may have actually been “an expansion joint” that became loose.

A deadly crash involving a motorcycle has shutdown the southbound lanes of I-45 the North Freeway in north Harris County.

A crash on the I-45 North Freeway Northbound at West Rd. has left at least one person dead.

Tornadoes, and damaging winds are possible

A two-vehicle crash has caused a partial closure on Interstate 45 North on Wednesday.

Hazmat crews are working a scene where they said an 18-wheeler has crashed and began leaking fuel on the Gulf Freeway.

The southbound lanes of I-45 are shut down near Research Forest Drive in Montgomery County following a crash.

Authorities said the northbound lanes of I-45 are currently shut down as crews investigate a deadly crash in north Harris County.

I-45 closure could impact weekend commute and holiday travel is in full swing

We have a threat for street flooding

An 18-wheeler lost its load Wednesday afternoon on I-45 North, just after the Katy Freeway, according to Houston TranStar.