Houston traffic: 18-wheeler loses load of metal spools on I-10, all lanes reopened

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Updated  March 19, 2026 8:51pm CDT
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The Brief

    • A major traffic backup has been reported along Katy Freeway after an 18-wheeler lost its load on Thursday evening.
    • According to officials, the incident occurred in the eastbound lanes of Katy Freeway at Heights Boulevard.
    • Officials said a commercial 18-wheeler lost a load of metal spools causing multiple lanes to be shut down.

HOUSTON - All lanes have been reopened after an 18-wheeler lost its load on Thursday evening.

Katy Freeway traffic: 18-wheeler loses load near Heights Boulevard

According to officials, the incident occurred in the eastbound lanes of Katy Freeway at Heights Boulevard. 

Officials said a commercial 18-wheeler lost a load of metal spools causing multiple lanes to be shut down. However, all lanes have since reopened. 

Drivers are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes including I-610, US-290, or frontage roads.

The Source: Harris County Sheriff's Office

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