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13 Alert Traffic: Hazmat spill shuts down three NB lanes on Gulf Freeway at South Loop, TxDOT says
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KTRK , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)
· September 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred on the Gulf Freeway, with the affected area being near IH-610 South Loop. Further information about the incident can be found through the source, including any updates on the status of the closure and the Gulf Freeway.
A hazmat spill has resulted in the closure of multiple northbound lanes. The incident occurred on the Gulf Freeway, with the affected area being near IH-610 South Loop. According to TxDOT, the closure is in effect on Tuesday afternoon.
The specific number of lanes closed is three, all of them northbound. Further information about the incident can be found through the source, including any updates on the status of the closure and the Gulf Freeway.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 8, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) ·
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