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Click on the HOV Lane for entrance and exit details. 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

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+
I-10 West
Katy Freeway 		Monday - Friday





Saturday
Sunday 		5 - 6:45 a.m.
6:45 - 8 a.m.
8 a.m. - Noon
1 - 5 p.m.
5 - 6 p.m.
6 - 8 p.m.
5 a.m. - 8 p.m.
5 a.m. - 8 p.m. 		Inbound


Outbound


Outbound
Inbound
2+
3+
2+
2+
3+
2+
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+

QuickRide

During rush hours, the minimum requirement raises to 3+ occupants on I-10W and 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-RIDE or 1-888-606-RIDE toll free.