I-45 open again after vehicle crashes into barrier

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Traffic is moving again after a vehicle hit a barrier on the Gulf Freeway near the intersection of Highway 59 and Highway 288.

Initially, the southbound lanes to I-45 were completely blocked, forcing drivers to exit to either Highway 59 or Highway 288.

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