Q&A

Are tolls free in Houston right now?

Are tolls free in Houston right now?

HCTRA continues hands-free tolling; cash customers asked to drive through and pay tolls online (with no penalty). During this time, only tolls will be charged, no fees will be added for any nonpayment of tolls at the time of transaction.

Is SH 99 open?

Six segments of the planned 184-mile Grand Parkway (State Highway 99) loop circling the Houston metro region are now open, and drivers can travel nonstop through the northwest side of Houston from I-10 near Katy to I-69/US 59 north of Houston.

Is TxTag the same as EZ TAG?

Both tags work along all toll roads within the state of Texas. The state’s TxTag requires you to pre-pay $20 worth of tolls. Harris County’s EZ TAG requires $40 down plus a $15 activation fee.

Is TX 99 a toll road?

Texas Highway 99, also known as the Grand Parkway Toll Road, is a ring road in Texas, United States, that opened its first section on August 31, 1994.

Are tolls accepting cash?

So far, one lane in NHAI toll booths has been accepting cash payments. At present, 80 per cent of payments at NHAI toll booths are made electronically. About 800 toll booths on National and State highways are FASTag-enabled of which over 600 are under NHAI, said the official.

Is 99 a toll road?

Texas Highway 99, also known as the Grand Parkway Toll Road, is a ring road in Texas, United States, that opened its first section on August 31, 1994….Texas State Highway 99.

State Highway 99
CW end I-69 / US 59 in New Caney
Segment 2
Length 14.5 mi (23.3 km)
CCW end I-10 in Mont Belvieu

How many miles is highway 99 in Houston?

137.6 km
Texas 99/Length

How much will 99 tunnel cost?

SR 99 tunnel toll rates for two-axle vehicles (includes motorcycles)

Monday through Friday Good To Go! Pass Pay By Mail
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $1.25 $3.25
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. $2.25 $4.25
6 p.m. to 11 p.m. $1.25 $3.25
11 p.m. to 6 a.m. $1.00 $3.00

When does the SR 99 Toll go up?

Weekend rates are assessed for the following holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Learn more about SR 99 tunnel toll exemptions. Beginning in July 2022, there will be toll rate increases of 3 percent every three years, subject to annual review.

Is the Grand Parkway a toll road in Texas?

Although your EZ TAG will work on the Grand Parkway, this toll road is operated by two separate entities – the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority (FBCTRA). The Harris County Toll Road Authority does not operate any portion of the Grand Parkway.

Where is SH 99 and the Grand Parkway?

SH 99 / Grand Parkway Project. State Highway 99 (the Grand Parkway) is a proposed 180-mile circumferential highway traversing seven counties in the Greater Houston area. Conceptualized in the early 1960s, it is divided into 11 segments designated A through I-2.

When does the SR 99 Tunnel in Seattle Open?

The combination of the SR 99 tunnel and a new, rebuilt Alaskan Way were designed to replace the capacity of the viaduct. The City of Seattle expects to complete the new Alaskan Way in 2021.