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SW Freeway completely shut down for miles after crash near Beltway 8 | Massive backups have been reported since 6 a.m.
Read full article: SW Freeway completely shut down for miles after crash near Beltway 8 | Massive backups have been reported since 6 a.m.Traffic has come to a complete standstill on parts of the SW Freeway heading southbound.
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.
⚠️TRAFFIC ALERT⚠️ 18-wheeler crash closes all main lanes of SW Freeway near Bellaire
Read full article: ⚠️TRAFFIC ALERT⚠️ 18-wheeler crash closes all main lanes of SW Freeway near BellaireA heavy truck accident caused all main lanes of the Southwest Freeway to be shut down on Monday afternoon, causing a massive traffic backup.
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.
Officials urge people to avoid roads near Lakewood Church as authorities continue shooting investigation
Read full article: Officials urge people to avoid roads near Lakewood Church as authorities continue shooting investigationThe Houston Police Department is urging people to avoid the area near and on the Southwest Freeway service road near Lakewood Church as the investigation into the shooting at the church continues.
Driver taken in for questioning after passenger possibly shot inside vehicle on Southwest Freeway
Read full article: Driver taken in for questioning after passenger possibly shot inside vehicle on Southwest FreewayA person was hospitalized Friday morning after bullets rang into a vehicle on the Southwest Freeway, according to the Houston Police Department.
‘We are going to prosecute’: Suspect in deadly road rage shooting of 19-year-old on Houston’s SW Freeway gets $100K bond
Read full article: ‘We are going to prosecute’: Suspect in deadly road rage shooting of 19-year-old on Houston’s SW Freeway gets $100K bondThe suspect in a deadly road rage shooting on Houston’s Southwest Freeway appeared in court Thursday.
Houston police make arrests in 2 separate roadway shootings
Read full article: Houston police make arrests in 2 separate roadway shootingsMayor John Whitmire and Houston Police Chief Troy Finner will announce the arrests of suspects in two separate shooting incidents that happened on Houston roadways.
Stay ahead of the storms: How to track downpours happening across the Houston area with KPRC 2
Read full article: Stay ahead of the storms: How to track downpours happening across the Houston area with KPRC 2Monday will be a messy one throughout the Houston area as another storm system moves in from the west.
Stay ahead of the storms: How to track Houston’s messy Friday morning commute with KPRC 2
Read full article: Stay ahead of the storms: How to track Houston’s messy Friday morning commute with KPRC 2Another storm system moving into the Houston area overnight will bring widespread soaking rain through the Friday morning commute.
‘Pray for Israel’ billboard banner vandalized on the Southwest Freeway; Houston Police investigating
Read full article: ‘Pray for Israel’ billboard banner vandalized on the Southwest Freeway; Houston Police investigatingHouston Police are investigating after someone vandalized a billboard sign that said, “Pray for Israel’. The sign is located on the Southwest Freeway near Bissonnet.
610/69 Interchange Project moves closer to completion
Read full article: 610/69 Interchange Project moves closer to completionIf you’ve traveled on the west side of town at some point you’ve probably run into a closure or two at the 610 West Loop/Southwest Freeway interchange. The good news is the road work won’t last forever.
Multiple lanes on SW Freeway closed after big rig hauling watermelons crashes into concrete pillar, causing oil spill
Read full article: Multiple lanes on SW Freeway closed after big rig hauling watermelons crashes into concrete pillar, causing oil spillBig rig hauling watermelons slams into concrete pillar on 59, leaving fruit on roadway
Suspect arrested for allegedly shooting, killing man in vehicle on Southwest Freeway
Read full article: Suspect arrested for allegedly shooting, killing man in vehicle on Southwest FreewayA suspect has been arrested for fatally shooting a man on the Southwest Freeway in August, the Houston Police Department said.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Major weekend closure happening on Southwest Freeway at West Loop
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Major weekend closure happening on Southwest Freeway at West LoopAs part of the I-610 West Loop/ I-69 Southwest Freeway interchange project, the Texas Department of Transportation will close all northbound and southbound mainlanes of I-69 Southwest Freeway at I-610 West Loop on Friday at 8 p.m. until Monday at 5 a.m.
Suspected intoxicated driver charged after hitting, killing man who was changing tire on Southwest Freeway
Read full article: Suspected intoxicated driver charged after hitting, killing man who was changing tire on Southwest FreewayA suspect accused of driving while intoxicated was arrested after hitting and killing a man on the Southwest Freeway Sunday, the Houston Police Department said.
23-year-old motorcyclist dead after crashing into tractor-trailer on Southwest Freeway
Read full article: 23-year-old motorcyclist dead after crashing into tractor-trailer on Southwest FreewayA deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler has closed all lanes of the Southwest Freeway outbound near West Sam Houston Parkway.
TxDOT to close all southbound mainlanes of 610 West Loop at Southwest Freeway this weekend
Read full article: TxDOT to close all southbound mainlanes of 610 West Loop at Southwest Freeway this weekendDrivers traveling from Houston should expect heavy delays and consider alternate routes this weekend.
Motorcyclist dead in fiery crash involving wrong-way driver on SW Freeway near Montrose
Read full article: Motorcyclist dead in fiery crash involving wrong-way driver on SW Freeway near MontroseA motorcyclist is dead after colliding with an SUV on the Southwest Freeway near downtown early Friday, according to the Houston Police Department.
All northbound lanes on Southwest Freeway at Beltway 8-West back open after 4-vehicle crash
Read full article: All northbound lanes on Southwest Freeway at Beltway 8-West back open after 4-vehicle crashAll northbound lanes of IH-69 Southwest at Beltway 8-West are back open Thursday after a crash involving four vehicles, according to Houston TranStar.
Celebrate Freedom: KPRC 2 hosts Juneteenth event filled with music, food and FUN!
Read full article: Celebrate Freedom: KPRC 2 hosts Juneteenth event filled with music, food and FUN!At this year’s KPRC 2 Juneteenth Celebration, employees were able to enjoy some fun-filled activities while also celebrating freedom this Thursday.
3 children survive crash after mother, toddler ejected from vehicle along Southwest Freeway
Read full article: 3 children survive crash after mother, toddler ejected from vehicle along Southwest FreewayA mother was thrown from her car and died after crashing off the Southwest Freeway early Thursday, according to Houston Police Department.
Multiple people hospitalized after crash on Southwest Freeway at Newcastle damages power lines
Read full article: Multiple people hospitalized after crash on Southwest Freeway at Newcastle damages power linesAll main lanes on IH-69 Southwest Freeway southbound at Newcastle Drive are shut down Thursday due to downed power lines.
WEEKEND CLOSURES: Portion of main lanes on I-69 Southwest Freeway and southbound on I-610 West Loop shut down
Read full article: WEEKEND CLOSURES: Portion of main lanes on I-69 Southwest Freeway and southbound on I-610 West Loop shut downIf your first thought opening this story was, ‘Really? AGAIN?’, trust me... we understand.
Suspect riding motorcycle ditches HPD officers after high-speed chase near downtown
Read full article: Suspect riding motorcycle ditches HPD officers after high-speed chase near downtownOfficers with Houston Police Department are searching for a motorcyclist that led them on a high-speed chase near downtown early Sunday.
All mainlanes reopen on Southwest Freeway at SH 288 after overturned 18-wheeler
Read full article: All mainlanes reopen on Southwest Freeway at SH 288 after overturned 18-wheelerAll mainlanes on the Southwest Freeway at SH 288 have been closed due to an overturned 18-wheeler tractor trailer, according to TxDOT Houston.
Traffic delayed on IH-69 Southwest Freeway southbound at Elgin after 2-vehicle crash
Read full article: Traffic delayed on IH-69 Southwest Freeway southbound at Elgin after 2-vehicle crashDrivers are experiencing traffic delays on the IH-69 Southwest Freeway at Elgin following a crash involving two vehicles, according to TranStar.
Man killed in front of brother in hit-and-run incident on Southwest Freeway
Read full article: Man killed in front of brother in hit-and-run incident on Southwest FreewayA man was fatally struck in front of his brother in a hit-and-run incident in southwest Houston Monday, according to the Houston Police Department.
Be careful, drivers: Debris on US 59 Southwest Freeway southbound at West Park disabling vehicles
Read full article: Be careful, drivers: Debris on US 59 Southwest Freeway southbound at West Park disabling vehiclesDebris on US 59 Southwest Freeway southbound at West Park is disabling vehicles, according to the Houston Police Department.
Passengers transported to hospital after rollover crash involving 3 vehicles on IH-610 West Loop southbound at IH-69 Southwest Freeway: HPD
Read full article: Passengers transported to hospital after rollover crash involving 3 vehicles on IH-610 West Loop southbound at IH-69 Southwest Freeway: HPDThe IH-610 West Loop southbound at IH-69 Southwest Freeway has reopened after a rollover crash involving three vehicles Sunday, TranStar says.
All lanes blocked on Southwest Freeway northbound at Weslayan due to multi-vehicle crash, HPD says
Read full article: All lanes blocked on Southwest Freeway northbound at Weslayan due to multi-vehicle crash, HPD saysAll lanes are currently blocked on the Southwest Freeway northbound at Weslayan due to a multi-vehicle crash Friday, the Houston Police Department said.
TRAFFIC ALERT: 2-vehicle crash closes all lanes on 610 West Loop at Southwest Freeway
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: 2-vehicle crash closes all lanes on 610 West Loop at Southwest FreewayA two-vehicle crashed has a caused a major traffic backup on the 610 West Loop at the Southwest Freeway Tuesday afternoon, according to the Houston TranStar.
Robbery suspect arrested after leading officers on chase, crashing into vehicle on Southwest Freeway, HPD says
Read full article: Robbery suspect arrested after leading officers on chase, crashing into vehicle on Southwest Freeway, HPD saysA robbery suspect has been arrested after leading officers on a chase on the Southwest Freeway Tuesday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.
TRAFFIC ALERT: 2 right lanes at Southwest Freeway NB between Dunlavy and Mandell to close all day Saturday
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: 2 right lanes at Southwest Freeway NB between Dunlavy and Mandell to close all day SaturdayHeads up, drivers! If you’re headed toward downtown on Saturday, you might want to pack some patience.
Woman fatally struck by HPD patrol vehicle on Southwest Freeway feeder road; officers didn’t have lights, sirens on at time of incident: Police
Read full article: Woman fatally struck by HPD patrol vehicle on Southwest Freeway feeder road; officers didn’t have lights, sirens on at time of incident: PoliceAn investigation is underway after a woman was fatally struck by a Houston Police Department patrol vehicle on the Southwest Freeway feeder road Tuesday, officers said.
17-year-old driving wrong way in custody after leading officers on chase on Southwest Freeway: HPD
Read full article: 17-year-old driving wrong way in custody after leading officers on chase on Southwest Freeway: HPDA 17-year-old driver is in custody after the teen led police on a chase on the Southwest Freeway Tuesday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
FIRST ON 2: Another upcoming total closure due to the 59/610 project
Read full article: FIRST ON 2: Another upcoming total closure due to the 59/610 projectKPRC 2 Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes is the first to inform you on another massive and significant closure that will impact drivers using the US-59/IH-610 interchange.
Northbound lanes on Southwest Freeway near Highway 288 back open after big rig crash, HPD says
Read full article: Northbound lanes on Southwest Freeway near Highway 288 back open after big rig crash, HPD saysAll the northbound lanes on Southwest Freeway near Highway 288 are back open Tuesday after a crash involving a big rig, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
3 drivers arrested on suspicion of DWI after 3-vehicle crash involving HPD vehicle, HFD engine on US 59, police say
Read full article: 3 drivers arrested on suspicion of DWI after 3-vehicle crash involving HPD vehicle, HFD engine on US 59, police sayThree drivers were arrested after they were involved in a crash involving a Houston Police vehicle and a Houston Fire truck early Saturday, according to police.
Who killed Mohamad Altabari? Police searching for driver who fatally struck man walking along Southwest Freeway
Read full article: Who killed Mohamad Altabari? Police searching for driver who fatally struck man walking along Southwest FreewayPolice said, around 8:52 p.m. on March 20, Mohamad Altabari was walking northbound in the 6800 block of Southwest Freeway when he was struck by a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene and the victim died from his injuries.
Man fatally struck by vehicle during hit-and-run incident on Southwest Freeway, HPD says
Read full article: Man fatally struck by vehicle during hit-and-run incident on Southwest Freeway, HPD saysAn investigation is underway after police said a man was fatally struck while walking on Southwest Freeway Wednesday.
TRAFFIC ALERT: All southbound lanes on US-59 at Beechnut blocked due to multi-vehicle crash
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: All southbound lanes on US-59 at Beechnut blocked due to multi-vehicle crashAll southbound lanes on the Southwest Freeway at Beechnut are currently blocked due to a multi-vehicle crash.
2 firefighters injured in accident involving ambulance in SW Houston
Read full article: 2 firefighters injured in accident involving ambulance in SW HoustonTwo Houston firefighters were taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after being involved in a crash in southwest Houston, according to authorities.
It’s all about safety this week, as students head back to class plus major West Loop closure this weekend
Read full article: It’s all about safety this week, as students head back to class plus major West Loop closure this weekendThousands of students started their fall semester in these last few days. Happy back-to-school season to Klein, Galena and Fort Bend ISD among many many others. I’m sure you’ve definitely seen the traffic pattern change in your morning drive. It is BUSY out there. I remember looking at Spring Cypress Road near Klein Cain High School and it was dark red. Drivers, now that it’s getting a bit more congested out there, you’ve got to leave with extra time in the morning. We have so much going on early in the morning in our neighborhoods with kids headed back to class. School buses are running, kids riding their bikes or walking to school...the last thing you want to do is to rush out the door and speed down your neighborhood streets. Let’s do our best to keep our students safe out there!
Man shot, killed after fight at taco restaurant leads to shooting in Stafford, police say
Read full article: Man shot, killed after fight at taco restaurant leads to shooting in Stafford, police sayAn investigation is underway after a fight that broke out inside a taco restaurant led to a shooting that left one man dead in Stafford, according to police.
Great news, Drivers! All lanes at 610 West Loop northbound at Southwest Freeway reopen earlier than anticipated, TxDOT says
Read full article: Great news, Drivers! All lanes at 610 West Loop northbound at Southwest Freeway reopen earlier than anticipated, TxDOT saysGreat news drivers! All northbound mainlanes at the West Loop at Southwest Freeway are now open!
FIRST ON 2: TxDOT Houston to close northbound main lanes of West Loop at Southwest Freeway this weekend
Read full article: FIRST ON 2: TxDOT Houston to close northbound main lanes of West Loop at Southwest Freeway this weekendTxDOT Houston officials will close the northbound main lanes of West Loop at Southwest Freeway this weekend.
Major weekend closure: US 59 to close in both directions near West Loop due to ongoing construction project
Read full article: Major weekend closure: US 59 to close in both directions near West Loop due to ongoing construction projectTxDOT announced on Thursday that all northbound and southbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway at 610 West Loop will be closed due to ongoing construction.
All southbound lanes on Southwest Freeway at Bissonnet reopens hours after fuel truck crash
Read full article: All southbound lanes on Southwest Freeway at Bissonnet reopens hours after fuel truck crashA fuel truck rollover has shut down all of the lanes on Southwest Freeway going southbound near Bissonnet Thursday morning, TranStar says. Officials said the lanes are expected to reopen at least by Thursday afternoon.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Fatal crash shuts down US 59 northbound near Fondren Road exit
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Fatal crash shuts down US 59 northbound near Fondren Road exitA fatal crash involving one vehicle has shut down all mainlanes of the Southwest Freeway near Fondren Road/Bellaire Boulevard exit.
Houston’s biggest road projects: The West Loop/Southwest Freeway Interchange rebuild
Read full article: Houston’s biggest road projects: The West Loop/Southwest Freeway Interchange rebuildIn 2019, the West Loop between the Katy Freeway and the Southwest Freeway was named the most congested highway segment in the state of Texas, and now in the country, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The ongoing intricate, mega-sized project to rebuild the West Loop/Southwest Freeway interchange is aimed to help alleviate some of that congestion while also improving safety along this stretch of road.
HPD officer involved in major crash caused by suspected drunk driver on US 59 southbound, police say
Read full article: HPD officer involved in major crash caused by suspected drunk driver on US 59 southbound, police sayA Houston police officer was involved in a major car crash caused by a suspected drunk driver on the Southwest Freeway headed outbound Sunday morning, police said.
Buckle up ladies and gents, the massive Southwest Freeway closure is happening this weekend!
Read full article: Buckle up ladies and gents, the massive Southwest Freeway closure is happening this weekend!I told you about this massive closure first on “KPRC 2 News Today” last week, that’s set to shut down the Southwest Freeway southbound connector to the West Loop southbound main lanes for a whole two years! Yeah, when we say massive, we meant it. You’ve got to prepare now, because it ain’t gonna be fun.
Possibly intoxicated woman in critical condition after chase, fiery crash in SW Houston: HPD
Read full article: Possibly intoxicated woman in critical condition after chase, fiery crash in SW Houston: HPDA woman is in critical condition after police said she led officers on a chase and then caused a fiery crash in southwest Houston Monday.
Traffic alert: 3-vehicle crash blocks northbound lanes of Southwest Freeway at W. Airport Blvd.
Read full article: Traffic alert: 3-vehicle crash blocks northbound lanes of Southwest Freeway at W. Airport Blvd.All northbound lanes on the Southwest Freeway at West Airport Boulevard are blocked due to a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon, according to Houston TranStar.
Overturned 18-wheeler blocks 3 southbound lanes on Southwest Freeway at Westpark Drive
Read full article: Overturned 18-wheeler blocks 3 southbound lanes on Southwest Freeway at Westpark DriveAn overturned 18-wheeler caused a closure on the Southwest Freeway at Westpark Drive Friday, according to Transtar.
Man with fake paper license plate arrested after leading deputies on chase through SW Houston
Read full article: Man with fake paper license plate arrested after leading deputies on chase through SW HoustonA man with a fake license plate has been arrested after leading deputies on a chase through southwest Houston Thursday evening.
VIDEO: See aerial views of the highway headache on the Southwest Freeway
Read full article: VIDEO: See aerial views of the highway headache on the Southwest FreewayThose headed down the Southwest Freeway this weekend are in for another Houston traffic woe.According to Transtar officials, three main lanes of the highway starting at Bellaire Boulevard have been shut down for the weekend.
WATCH: Thirsty crook takes cash, canned drink before riding off on baby blue bike, police say
Read full article: WATCH: Thirsty crook takes cash, canned drink before riding off on baby blue bike, police sayHouston police have released surveillance video of a man they said robbed a convenience store at gunpoint before pedaling away from the scene.
What’s next? Update on 59/610 Interchange project
Read full article: What’s next? Update on 59/610 Interchange projectThe Texas Department of Transportation is completing milestone after milestone on the I-69/I-610 interchange project, but they’ve still got a couple of years left before the work is complete.
Deadly crash involving 18-wheeler closes outbound lanes of Southwest Freeway at W. Bellfort, police say
Read full article: Deadly crash involving 18-wheeler closes outbound lanes of Southwest Freeway at W. Bellfort, police sayHouston police said they are investigating a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler on the Southwest Freeway near W. Bellfort Friday.
Have you seen them? Police search for 4 men who threatened to rob SW diner before chasing waiter into freezer
Read full article: Have you seen them? Police search for 4 men who threatened to rob SW diner before chasing waiter into freezerPolice in Houston are searching for four men who they say robbed a southwest Houston Denny’s diner and threatened to shoot at an employee in October.
TRAFFIC ALERT: All northbound, southbound lanes of US-59 at Bissonnet blocked due to vehicle crash with downed power lines
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: All northbound, southbound lanes of US-59 at Bissonnet blocked due to vehicle crash with downed power linesThere is a major traffic alert in Houston.