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Release Date: Oct. 27, 2022
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040

Know Before You Go: METRO Service Changes During World Series

As fans prepare to cheer on the Astros in the World Series, METRO riders should allow for extra travel time and be aware of street closures and detours near Minute Maid Park.

Closures are planned along Congress and Texas Avenues as well as La Branch, Preston, Jackson, Crawford and Hamilton Streets. Multiple local bus and Park & Ride routes will be impacted, and METRO will not be servicing some stops in the immediate area. Customers will be redirected to a nearby stop.

METRO Staff is Ready to Help
During the World Series, METRO Street Teams will be on hand helping customers navigate service changes. METRO's Customer Service team is also available to answer questions and provide trip planning information. Call or text 713-635-4000 for more information. 

The following routes will be detoured in the area beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28:

• 6 Jensen/Greens (southbound)
• 20 Canal/Memorial (westbound)
• 30 Clinton/Ella (westbound)
• 48 Market (westbound)
• 137 Northshore Express (westbound)
• 151 Westpark Express (eastbound)
• 244 Monroe/El Dorado P&R (afternoon inbound)
• 247 Fuqua/Bay Area P&R (afternoon inbound)
• 269 W. Bellfort/Westwood/Hillcroft P&R (inbound)

The following routes will be detoured in the area beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29:

• 6 Jensen/Greens (southbound)
• 20 Canal/Memorial (westbound)
• 30 Clinton/Ella (westbound)
• 48 Market (westbound)
• 137 Northshore Express (westbound)

Take the Train to the Game
World Series ticket holders can take the train to the game for free. METRO is making service
adjustments to accommodate more passengers on the Red, Green and Purple lines. Visit www.ridemetro.org/astros to get current service information. Riders can also sign up for real-time text alerts on METRO's website. 

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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly transportation services. METRO’s transit network includes local bus, METRORail, which includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), the Green Line (East End) and the Purple Line (Southeast), Park & Ride commuter buses, METROLift paratransit service, HOV/HOT Express Lanes, curb2curb microtransit service and METRO Star Vanpool. In 2020, the Authority introduced the METRORapid Silver Line, the region’s first bus rapid transit service. Bike & Ride programs and road improvement projects are also part of METRO’s commitment to the Houston region. Focused on investing in the region’s future mobility needs, the Authority developed the METRONext Moving Forward Plan. METRO is also the first transit provider in the region to pilot autonomous vehicle shuttle technology. 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.