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Release Date: July 21, 2023
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040
 This weekend, the I-69/Hwy. 59 (Southwest Freeway) and the I-45 (North Freeway) HOV/HOT lanes will be closed due to TxDOT construction projects.
- On Friday, July 21, the I-69/Hwy. 59 (Southwest Freeway) lane will close after outbound traffic and reopen for inbound commuters on Monday, July 24 at 5 a.m.
- On Saturday, July 22, the I-45 (North Freeway) lane will be closed.
All other METRO-operated lanes will remain open. To learn more about HOV/HOT lanes, click here.
Visit METRO's Twitter and Facebook pages for timely updates. METRO also offers real-time information through its mobile service alerts system. Riders are encouraged to plan their trips in advance by using the RideMETRO app.
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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. |
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