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Release Date: March 20, 2026
Media Hot Line: 713-739-4040

I-45 North HOV/HOT Lane Closed on Sunday

The I-45 North (North Freeway) HOV/HOT Lane will be closed on Sunday, March 22, 2026 due to a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) construction project. The lane will reopen during regular operating hours on Monday.

All other HOV/HOT lanes will be open throughout the weekend. To learn more about METRO HOV/HOT lanes, visit 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 Vanpool. Road improvement projects are also part of METRO’s commitment to the Houston region. 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.