Know The Roads - Highway Monikers  
Many Houstonians refer to major highways in Houston by nicknames. A few of the most common monikers for Houston's major freeways are:
Official Title
Nickname
Beltway 8
Sam Houston Parkway/ The Beltway
I-10 East
East Freeway
I-10 West
Katy Freeway
I-45 North
North Freeway
I-45 South
Gulf Freeway (south of downtown)
Loop 610
The Loop (North, South, East and West Loop)
Texas Highway 99
Grand Parkway
Texas Highway 288
South Freeway
U.S. 59
Eastex Freeway (north Houston to downtown)
U.S. 59
Southwest Freeway (southwest Houston to downtown)
U.S. 90
Beaumont Highway
U.S. 290
Northwest Freeway
 
 
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