If you’re headed to Hobby Airport on Thursday morning, you’ll want to give yourself some extra time.
A deadly cash involving a pedestrian on the I-45 Gulf Freeway near Fuqua Street, just north of Beltway 8, has left all southbound lanes closed.
Houston Transtar reported the crash at 6:15 a.m.
News helicopters flew over the scene, where bumper-to-bumper traffic stretched all the way past the I-610 South Loop.
I-45 Gulf Freeway (southbound) @ Beltway 8, Auto-Pedestrian Fatality has all lanes blocked. Find Alternate Route. #houtraffic
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— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) June 15, 2023
Drivers can take Telephone Road or Highway 3 as an alternate route.
It’s unclear exactly what led up to the deadly crash.
All mainlanes of I-45 Gulf Freeway southbound at Beltway 8 remain blocked due to major crash. Expect delays. pic.twitter.com/e6avYz4jn4
— TxDOT- HOU District (@TxDOTHouston) June 15, 2023