An early morning crash involving an 18-wheeler has shut down the northbound I-45 near Little York.
The North Freeway is shut down heading north, or outbound, near Little York after an early morning crash involving an 18-wheeler, according to Houston TranStar.
The crash happened just before 3:50 a.m. and is impacting all mainlanes as well as the left and right shoulders.
No official timeline has been given for reopening the freeway.
Alternate routes for morning commuters
Drivers heading north on I-45 this morning are urged to seek alternate routes. Consider the following options to avoid major delays:
- Hardy Toll Road Northbound: Accessible from Loop 610 or the I-45 connector, this is the most direct alternate freeway option.
- US-59/I-69 Northbound: Drivers further east can detour onto US-59 and reconnect via Beltway 8.
- Airline Drive or Fulton Street: Surface streets that run parallel to I-45 and may offer relief for short-distance local traffic.
- Loop 610 East to Hardy Toll or I-69: For drivers approaching from central Houston.
Use caution in the area and check live traffic maps for updates.