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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.
Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down southbound lanes of I-45 at Parramatta Lane in north Harris County
Read full article: Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down southbound lanes of I-45 at Parramatta Lane in north Harris CountyA deadly crash involving a motorcycle has shutdown the southbound lanes of I-45 the North Freeway in north Harris County.
Traffic alert: Heavy truck fire stalls traffic on I-45 N southbound at Tidwell
Read full article: Traffic alert: Heavy truck fire stalls traffic on I-45 N southbound at TidwellA heavy truck accident and fire has caused multiple lanes to shut down on I-45 North southbound at Tidwell Road, according to Houston Transtar.
2 passengers standing outside vehicle on US 290 eastbound fatally struck by truck following fight, sheriff says
Read full article: 2 passengers standing outside vehicle on US 290 eastbound fatally struck by truck following fight, sheriff saysTwo passengers were killed Friday after being struck by an oncoming truck following a fight with their driver on U.S. 290 near Mason Road, according to the Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
18-wheeler leaking fuel causing heavy traffic on East Freeway at Normandy; Hazmat spill in eastbound lanes of US-90 at Crosby Eastgate: Transtar
Read full article: 18-wheeler leaking fuel causing heavy traffic on East Freeway at Normandy; Hazmat spill in eastbound lanes of US-90 at Crosby Eastgate: TranstarBe careful, drivers!
Overturned cement mixer loses load, shuts down N. Beltway 8 near JFK: Transtar
Read full article: Overturned cement mixer loses load, shuts down N. Beltway 8 near JFK: TranstarAn overturned cement truck has lost its load, causing a shutdown on N. Beltway 8 near John F. Kennedy Boulevard, according to 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.
Trying to squeeze the most out of your fuel tank, don’t drive until you’re on ‘E’
Read full article: Trying to squeeze the most out of your fuel tank, don’t drive until you’re on ‘E’With higher gas prices lingering, some drivers are trying to squeeze every drop out of their tanks before filling up. For some drivers, that means driving until their gas gauge hits “E,” and then some. However, AAA officials say that’s a bad idea.
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.
TRAFFIC ALERT: All southbound main lanes on IH-610 West Loop at US-59 shut down due to crash
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: All southbound main lanes on IH-610 West Loop at US-59 shut down due to crashA crash involving two vehicles has shut down all main lanes of IH-610 West Loop at US-59, according to Transtar.
Ask 2: Can you get highway video for insurance purposes?
Read full article: Ask 2: Can you get highway video for insurance purposes?As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Cypress viewer Amy Bailey asks: Can you get highway video for insurance purposes? Answer: For this answer, we contacted Joshua Shideler PIO, Senior Staff Analyst for Houston TranStar who said, “Houston TranStar has a system of approximately 1,000 closed-circuit television cameras within its freeway system. These cameras are used for monitoring freeway incidents and real-time traffic conditions. We don’t record video, but we do keep an eye on all of our cameras every single day.
18-wheeler involved in accident blocking Katy Freeway westbound at Blalock
Read full article: 18-wheeler involved in accident blocking Katy Freeway westbound at BlalockHOUSTON – An 18-wheeler involved in an accident has multiple lanes blocked on the I-10 Katy Freeway. The 18-wheeler appears to be blocking the westbound lanes on the I-10 Katy Freeway at Blalock. Houston Transtar video showed the first four lanes blocked. Only one lane is being utilized at this time. Police have urged drivers to find an alternate route.