Houston Metro Closures Due to Hurricane Beryl: Transportation Alternatives and When Service Will Resume

Hurricane Beryl has arrived in Texas, making landfall in Matagorda, which falls about 100 miles southeast of Houston.

According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Beryl made landfall as a category one hurricane, and is has already rained between two and four inches, with more on the way.

When all is said and done, the storm is expected to bring flooding with anywhere between 5 and 15 inches of rain expected to fall, depending on the area. Along with torrential rains, residents should be prepared for strong winds, and tornado warnings. As a result, most public and private offices and institutions will remain closed on July 8 in the affected areas. This is also the case in Houston, where the temporary closure of the subway has been announced. Houston subway closures due to Hurricane Beryl: when will service resume

According to official information from the Texas METRO, the last northbound Red Line trip from Fannin South will depart at 10:00 p.m. (local time) this Sunday, July 7, while southbound, from Northline it will start at 11:00 p.m. The green and purple lines made their last trips at 10:00 p.m., as will local bus services and METRORapid.

Earlier this morning the METRO Houston X account posted that all services had been suspended until further notice.

What transportation alternatives are there?

Currently, no alternative public transportation options have been announced. The service suspension is intended to ensure the safety of both passengers and employees due to the imminent hurricane’s arrival. Authorities are urging city residents to stay home from Sunday night until Monday night.

Public transportation service will resume as conditions permit, so it is recommended to stay alert to service alerts. For more information, visit the METRO website or contact the customer service center at 713-635-4000, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. m. to 5:00 p.m.