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Hover over the map below then click on the HOV Lane for entrance and exit details to that location. Each corridor is color-coded and each diamond corresponds to an entrance location.

 


There are five types of ramps

  • One-way ramps operate as an entrance in the morning and an exit in the evening.
  • Two-way ramps operate as both entrance and exit, mornings and evenings. Pay attention to directional signs to safely follow traffic flow.
  • Cross ramps allow access to/from both sides of the freeway. Pay attention to directional signs to safely follow traffic flow.
  • Slip ramps allow you to merge into or out of freeway traffic.
  • Wishbone ramps provide access to/from feeder roads on either side of the freeway in the direction of traffic flow.

Laws of the Lanes

Any vehicle meeting occupancy and weight restrictions may use the HOV, with the following exceptions:

  • No single-occupancy vehicles.
  • No vehicles towing trailers of any sort.
  • No trucks with more than two axles or a gross weight capacity of one ton or greater.
  • No bicycles (motorcycles are allowed).
  • No pedestrians.

Schedules & Occupancy Requirements

Location Day Time Direction Required number of people in vehicle.
I-45 North
North Freeway 		Monday - Friday 5 - 11 a.m.
2 - 8 p.m. 		Inbound
Outbound
2+
2+
US 59 North
Eastex Freeway 		Monday - Friday 5 - 11 a.m.
2 - 8 p.m. 		Inbound
Outbound
2+
2+
I-45 South
Gulf Freeway 		Monday - Friday 5 - 11 a.m.
2 - 8 p.m. 		Inbound
Outbound
2+
2+
US 59 South
Southwest Freeway 		Monday - Friday 5 - 11 a.m.
2 - 8 p.m. 		Inbound
Outbound
2+
2+
US 290 West
Northwest Freeway 		Monday - Friday 5 - 6:45 a.m.
6:45 - 8 a.m.
8 - 11 a.m.
2 - 8 p.m. 		Inbound


Outbound
2+
3+
2+
2+
Diamond Lanes
I-10 West
US 59 South
24 hours / 7days
24 hours / 7days
24 hours / 7days
24 hours / 7days
Inbound
Outbound
2+
2+

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QuickRide

During rush hours, the minimum requirement raises to 3+ occupants on US 290. QuickRide is a program that allows vehicles with two occupants to continue driving the HOV during these times for just $2 each way. Times vary per freeway, and registration is required. Call METRO RideShare Services at 713-224-7433 (RIDE) or 1-888-606-RIDE toll free.

Katy Freeway Managed Lanes

The Managed Lanes will be operated by the Harris County Toll Road Authority, who will be announcing plans for the opening of the lanes in the near future.

Learn more about Katy Freeway Managed Lanes

 

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