All southbound lanes closed on East Sam Houston Parkway N/ East Freeway due to major crash

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Drivers can expect delays for their Friday morning commute after a major crash caused backups on the East Sam Houston Parkway N/East Freeway.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted about the crash on X, formerly known as Twitter. He said a lost load prompted all southbound lanes to be closed.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office said a woman driving a sedan missed her turn to go southbound and tried to turn again at an intersection, which is not allowed.

According to Sgt. M. Carrizales, the sedan cut off a big rig going westbound on the feeder road of the East Freeway, causing a collision.

Carrizales said the 18-wheeler's straps broke, causing lumber to go into the vehicle's cabin.

HCSO said the lumber rolled across the freeway, and drivers can expect the southbound lanes of the Beltway to be shut down for several hours.

Alternate routes can be taken by turning westbound at I-10 and making a U-turn at Freeport.

Investigators said both drivers are OK, and there were no major injuries.