Northbound Gulf Freeway lanes reopen at South Loop after hazmat spill

Houston TranStar reported a single-vehicle hazmat incident at about 1:20 p.m. on the northbound Gulf Freeway at the South Loop, which closed the three left northbound lanes [1]. TxDOT crews responded and initially said cleanup could take several hours, but TranStar reported the scene cleared and all northbound lanes reopened as of 4:50 p.m. [1]. TxDOT Houston described the incident as a paint spill on I-45 inbound near the South Loop that caused delays Tuesday afternoon [2].

Sources

1. abc13.com · All NB lanes reopen on Gulf Freeway at South Loop after hazmat spill, Houston TranStar reports Sep 8, 2026
2. khou.com · Paint spill reported on I-45 inbound near South Loop Sep 8, 2026

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