UPDATED 2 p.m.: TxDOT reports that all lanes in the region are once again open. As construction is ongoing along the I-45 corridor in Galveston County, please exercise caution and observe posted speed limits.
An early morning accident on I-45 southbound, near LaMarque, has shut down I-45 in both directions at FM 519/Main. Motorists traveling on I-45 in Galveston County should consider an alternate route: Hwy 146, Hwy 3 or Hwy 6.
Check current conditions online before you head to your destination, at
https://www.utmb.edu/public-alert/i-45-traffic or on your preferred traffic app.
Expect delays, check the Houston Transtar highway cameras, and find an alternate route when possible.
If you are a UTMB patient with an appointment this morning and affected by the highway closure, please contact your clinic for instructions.
If you are a UTMB employee whose morning commute is affected by the accident, please contact your manager.
