METRO says it's reopening Southwest Fwy HOV/HOT lane ramps at Westpark ahead of World Cup

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Ramps along the Southwest Freeway that were closed as part of a construction project are set to reopen soon ahead of the World Cup, METRO announced Friday.

METRO said it plans to reopen the I-69 Southwest Freeway HOV/HOT lane entrance and exit ramps at Westpark at 5 a.m. on June 1.

The agency said the ramps were closed for several years during construction with TxDOT's I-610 West Loop/I-69 Southwest Freeway Interchange Project.

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METRO said the reopening comes just in time for "Houston's expected surge in FIFA World Cup traffic next month," and will help reduce delays along the freeway.



The ramps will operate daily from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., officials added.

Drivers are told they can access the lane using the West Loop 610 northbound frontage road at Westpark Drive.

METRO says you can visit their website for more information.

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