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Release Date: 
Feb. 16, 2018

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, reliable and affordable transportation services about 370,000 times per day. Besides operating more than 1,200 buses on METRO’s network, METRORail's system includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), Green Line (East End) and Purple Line (Southeast). METRO’s services also include: STAR Vanpool, METROLift, HOV/HOT lanes, Bike & Ride program, Park & Ride, and road improvement projects. Learn more about METRO services at ridemetro.org where you will also find useful tools like the RideMETRO app where you can plan your trip and even pay your fare from your phone.

TXDOT Construction Prompts Closure of Southwest Freeway HOV/HOT Ramps at Westpark

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will close the I-69 Southwest Freeway HOV/HOT entrance and exit ramps at Westpark — located just under the interchange — on Feb. 23 at 9 p.m. as part of its I-610 West Loop/ I-69 Southwest Freeway Interchange Project. The HOV entrance and exit ramps will remain closed for the duration of the construction project. 

Drivers can enter and exit the I-69 Southwest Freeway HOV/HOT just east of the interchange via Edloe or west of the interchange via METRO's Hillcroft Transit Center.

The project is expected to take about five years to complete. Road closure information will be posted at www.houstontranstar.org. Follow @HOU610at69 on Twitter for updates and more on this project.