13 Alert Traffic: Truck fire blocks Katy Freeway connector ramp to I-610 West Loop

Monday, March 9, 2026
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A truck fire caused delays for drivers along a portion of the Katy Freeway on Monday.

Houston TranStar reported the incident just after 11 a.m. on I-10 Katy eastbound at the I-610 West Loop connector ramp.

At one point, TranStar cameras showed heavy smoke coming out of the truck.

TranStar images show black smoke coming out of a large truck on the I-10 Katy Freeway at the West Loop connector ramp on Monday.

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According to TranStar, the truck was cleared, and the lanes were reopened at about 5 p.m.



It's unclear what led to the fire, or if any injuries were reported.

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