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Release Date: Jan. 15, 2023
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040
Due to inclement weather and icy road conditions, some METRO Services will be suspended beginning at 9 p.m. on January 15, 2024.
In support of the city of Houston’s request that residents avoid travel during these dangerous freezing weather conditions, METRO will be suspending service this evening on local bus and METRORapid.
Passengers needing assistance can call or text Customer Service at 713-635-4000 to request a ride until 11 p.m. tonight. METRO supervisors will also drive along routes to ensure everyone makes it home safely.
METRORail will continue operate its regular service.
METROLift riders with scheduled trips on the evening of Monday, Jan. 15 will not be affected.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
METRO HOV/HOT Express lanes will remain closed through Tuesday's morning and afternoon commutes, impacting the following roadways:
- I-45 North (North Freeway)
- I-45 South (Gulf Freeway)
- I-69 / U.S. Hwy. 59 North (Eastex Freeway)
- I-69 / U.S. Hwy. 59 South (Southwest Freeway)
- U.S. 290 West (Northwest Freeway)
- I-10 Katy-CBD elevated two-way ramp between downtown Houston and Studemont Street. Katy Managed Lanes along I-10, west of Loop 610 are managed and operated by HCTRA.
METRO is committed to ensuring the safety of our customers and employees. Crews will continue to assess conditions through the night and will issue further alerts if there are any updates to Tuesday's service.
Follow METRO on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) for the latest updates.
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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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