18-wheeler incident shuts down I-45 Gulf Freeway southbound at Monroe Road

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Multiple southbound lanes of I-45 Gulf Freeway at SH-3 and Monroe Road are still blocked due to an incident involving an 18-wheeler Saturday evening.

The incident was reported at 1:57 p.m. Crews are still working to clear road debris affecting the two center lanes.

Authorities are asking that drivers avoid the area and expect traffic delays.

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