Is 99 Grand Parkway free?

The announcement came after Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo granted temporary toll waivers for all roads managed by the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA). Motorist can temporarily travel on all of the following roadways without incurring toll charges: Grand Parkway (SH 99)

How many miles is Grand Parkway in Houston?

180-mile
The Grand Parkway (SH 99) is a 180-mile highway, composed of 11 segments traversing seven counties. The Grand Parkway is intended to improve mobility, reduce congestion and accommodate demographic and economic growth in the greater Houston area.

Where does Highway 99 start and end Texas?

Texas State Highway 99

State Highway 99
CCW end	I-69 / US 59 / FM 2759 in Sugar Land
	I-10 / US 90 in Katy US 290 / SH 6 in Cypress SH 249 / Tomball Tollway in Tomball I-45 in Spring I-69 / US 59 in New Caney US 90 near Dayton I-10 near Mont Belvieu
CW end	SH 146 in Baytown
Location

How do you pay tolls in Texas?

Toll bills can be paid online at TxTag.org or by calling the TxTag Customer Service Center at (888) 468-9824. The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, maritime, rail, and public transportation across the state.

Is TxTag better than EZ TAG?

Do I pick EZ Tag or TxTag? EZ Tag can be used in Texas, Oklahoma or Kansas and costs $15 for the tag. You must load $40 onto the tag to begin with and it reloads a minimum of $40 automatically when your balance dips below $10. TxTag (pronounced Tex-tag) is good for the entire state and does not cost money for the tag.

How many miles is 99 Grand Parkway?

123 miTexas 99 / Length

Do I need both EZ TAG and TxTag?

Yes. All Harris County operated toll road lanes designated with an EZ TAG-ONLY sign will also accept your TxTag or NTTA TollTag for payment, Reminder: Your EZ TAG works throughout Texas and Kansas! Reminder: Your EZ TAG works throughout Texas and Kansas!

What’s the difference between TxTag and EZ TAG?

Is Grand Parkway EZ TAG only?

Published on: May 6, 2020 You may also use EZ Plate and the EZ TAG Express app on the Grand Parkway. Although your EZ TAG will work on the Grand Parkway, please note, this toll road is operated by different agencies. The Harris County Toll Road Authority does not operate any portion of the Grand Parkway.

Who is building the Grand Parkway in Texas?

In March 2017, the Texas Department of Transportation awarded the $855 million design-build construction contract for Segments H, I-1 & I-2 to Grand Parkway Infrastructure, a joint venture led by global infrastructure leader Ferrovial Agroman, along with Webber LLC and Granite Construction Inc.

What is the Grand Parkway 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.

Is the Grand Parkway open in Baytown?

The Grand Parkway / SH 99 from Eastex Freeway in New Caney to SH 146 in Baytown have opened to traffic! It was closed for most of the morning hours, because several approvals needed to happen before crews gradually opened the highway. Officials told us, the new stretch of pavement should open to drivers before the day ended.

How many segments of the Grand Parkway are there?

Conceptualized in the early 1960s, it is divided into 11 segments designated A through I-2. The purple rectangle on the map represents the part of the Grand Parkway system governed by the Grand Parkway Transportation Corporation.