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Release Date: May 29, 2026
Media Hot Line: 713-739-4040

METRO to Reopen Southwest Freeway HOV/HOT Ramps at Westpark

METRO will reopen the I-69 / Hwy. 59 South (Southwest Freeway) HOV/HOT lane entrance and exit ramps at Westpark on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 5 a.m., in time for Houston’s expected surge in FIFA World Cup traffic next month.

The ramps were closed for several years during construction associated with the Texas Department of Transportation’s I-610 West Loop/I-69 Southwest Freeway Interchange Project, which includes major improvements along both corridors to improve safety, mobility and congestion.

The reopening restores a key access point for commuters, buses and carpoolers traveling through one of Houston’s busiest freeway corridors, helping improve travel reliability and reduce delays along the Southwest Freeway.

The ramps will operate daily from 5 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 8 p.m. Drivers can access the lane from the West Loop 610 northbound frontage road at Westpark Drive.

“Bringing these ramps back into service restores an important connection for customers traveling through southwest Houston,” said METRO Chair Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock. “This connection will help accommodate higher travel demand and improve movement through the corridor.”

To learn more about METRO-operated HOV/HOT lanes, visit METRO’s website.

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.