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The DFW-to-Houston Freight Corridor
By Fort Worth Weekly
· June 26, 2026
· 5 min read
The I-45 corridor between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston is one of the most active commercial freight routes in the country. Stretching roughly 250 miles and passing through Corsicana, Huntsville, and Conroe before reaching the northern edge of Harris County, this stretch of interstate carries tens o
Key takeaway Stretching roughly 250 miles and passing through Corsicana, Huntsville, and Conroe before reaching the northern edge of Harris County, this stretch of interstate carries tens of thousands of commercial vehicles on any given weekday.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Weekly ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? The I-45 corridor between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston is one of the most active commercial freight routes in the country. Stretching roughly 250 miles and passing through Corsicana, Huntsville, and Conroe before reaching the northern edge of Harris County, this stretch of interstate carries tens o
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