Gowanus Expressway (HOV-3)
The Manhattan-bound Gowanus Expressway from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel has an HOV lane open from 6 AM to 10 AM on weekdays.
The Brooklyn-bound Gowanus Expressway from the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge has an HOV lane open from 3 PM to 8 PM on weekdays.
It is restricted to passenger vehicles with three or more people, motorcycles, buses, emergency vehicles, or taxis and for-hire vehicles with at least two passengers.
Long Island Expressway (HOV-3) and Clean Pass
Manhattan-bound on the Long Island Expressway from Calvary Cemetery to the Queens-Midtown Tunnel is an HOV lane from 7 AM to 10 AM on weekdays. It is restricted to passenger vehicles with three or more people, buses, emergency vehicles, or taxis and for-hire vehicles with at least two passengers.
For Long Island Expressway's HOV lanes outside City jurisdiction, the New York State Department of Transportation's Region 10 Office has information for Nassau and Suffolk counties.
The Clean Pass sticker is effective in Nassau and Suffolk counties only. Owners of eligible vehicles can apply to the State Department of Motor Vehicles for a Clean Pass. Learn more about the New York State Clean Pass Program.
Manhattan Bridge (HOV-2)
The Manhattan-bound upper roadway of the Manhattan Bridge is an HOV lane from 6 AM to 10 AM on weekdays. The lane can be accessed from the BQE eastbound Exit 29A, from Flatbush Avenue, or from the BQE westbound Exit 29 then turn right onto Gold Street or proceed straight onto Flatbush Avenue.
It is restricted to passenger vehicles with two or more passengers and buses.
Queensboro Bridge (HOV-2)
The Manhattan-bound south upper roadway of the Queensboro Bridge starting from Thomson Avenue or 21st Street at 43rd Avenue in Queens is an HOV lane from 6 AM to 10 AM on weekdays.
It is restricted to passenger vehicles with two or more people, emergency vehicles, or taxis and for-hire vehicles with at least one passenger.
Staten Island Expressway (HOV-3)
The Staten Island Expressway's HOV lane is open in both directions 24 hours per day, seven days per week. It is restricted at all times to passenger vehicles with three or more people, buses, motorcycles, and emergency vehicles.
This expressway is under the jurisdiction of the New York State Department of Transportation. Visit the NYS Department of Transportation website.
