I-45 southbound blocked near Greens Road due to overturned 18-wheeler | How to avoid the closure

All southbound lanes of I-45 near Greens Road are shut down after an overturned 18-wheeler. Here’s what drivers need to know and alternate routes.

HOUSTON — A major crash involving an overturned 18-wheeler has shut down all southbound lanes of Interstate 45 near Greens Road early Tuesday, creating significant traffic impacts for drivers in north Houston.

According to Houston TranStar, the crash happened at 3:25 a.m. on the southbound side of I-45 just before Greens Road. Authorities say the incident involves an 18-wheeler that overturned and is leaking approximately 6,000 gallons of water.

All southbound mainlanes are currently blocked, along with the left and right shoulders, leaving no through access for drivers heading toward the city from that stretch of the North Freeway.

What drivers need to know

Drivers heading south on I-45 should expect major delays and are urged to seek alternate routes as crews respond to the crash and work to clear the scene.

Drivers looking to avoid the closure can consider the following options:

Exit I-45 before Greens Road and use the North Freeway frontage road to bypass the closure areaTake the Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8) as an alternate east-west connector around the incidentUse Hardy Toll Road as a parallel route into downtown HoustonConsider rerouting earlier to I-69/US-59 for access into central Houston

Drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time and use caution in the area as emergency crews remain on scene.