x
Breaking News
More () »

Southwest Freeway reopens in Sugar Land after 12-car pile up

Officials still advise avoiding the area and for motorists to delay their morning commute.

SUGAR LAND, Texas — The Southwest Freeway has reopened in Sugar Land after a multi-vehicle crash completely closed the roadway for several hours.

The city of Sugar Land says crews from the Texas Department of Transportation have treated the roadway for ice.

However, they still advise avoiding traveling through the area and for motorists to delay their morning commute.

The crash happened in the southbound lanes near Highway 90 and may have been caused by ice.

Sugar Land Police posted about the 12-car pileup. So far, we don't know of any injuries in the accident.

This is the second major multi-vehicle wreck in the Houston-area Thursday night. The other was on the Westpark Tollway outbound at FM 1464.  As many as 10 vehicles were involved in that one.

Major Accident: US 59 Southbound over 90A there is a 12 car pile up. Please avoid area if possible may be a result of ice forming on roadway.

Posted by Sugar Land Police Department on Thursday, February 3, 2022

Due to dangerous, icy road conditions, the northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 59 through Sugar Land are...

Posted by Sugar Land Police Department on Thursday, February 3, 2022

We've seen icy conditions all over the roads following rain and then our freezing temperatures.  You can see a full list of icy roads here.

RELATED: What is black ice and what should you do if you start to lose control?

RELATED: List | Icy conditions reported on Houston roadways

Before You Leave, Check This Out