Houston TranStar reported the incident just after 11 a.m. Monday on the connector ramp, where heavy smoke could be seen coming out of the truck.
The truck lost its load and spilled fuel onto the interstate, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
A major crash on the Gulf Freeway in Galveston County halted traffic in both directions until about 3:15 p.m.
A crash in which a heavy truck lost its load on the Gulf Freeway caused major backups on Thursday, but reopened just before 3 p.m., according to TranStar.
Expect delays on 610 North Loop to the eastside toward I-10 due to a heavy truck accident. Consider alternate routes to avoid ...
A crash on SH-225 at SH-134 Independence has caused major traffic delays. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes as crews work to clear the scene.
TranStar said a two-vehicle crash caused multiple northbound lanes on SH-288 to close on Tuesday, snarling the afternoon commute south of Houston.
A major crash blocked the Gulf Freeway southbound, causing significant delays due to a fuel spill.