Transportation
BY CASSANDRA JENKINS
Check out 3 updates on road projects near Meyerland, Bellaire
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Bissonnet Safe Streets project Project: The project includes rehabilitating seven miles of Bissonnet Street from South Dairy Ashford Road to Hillcroft Avenue by improving crosswalks and lighting, as well as installing bike lanes and dedicated turn lanes. Update: On April 8, Houston officials approved spending $745,854 for professional engineering services with Cobb, Fendley & Associates. • Timeline: Spring 2027-2028 • Cost: $35.9 million • Funding sources: USDOT, city of Houston
Chimney Rock Street Rehabilitation Project: Houston City Council member Abbie Kamin is driving road improvements at Chimney Rock Road from North Braeswood Boulevard to Beechnut Street. Update: The project is expected to begin immediately following the completion of ongoing road improvements at South Rice Avenue, which is expected to wrap up in mid-May. • Timeline: Spring 2026-TBD • Cost: TBD • Funding source: District C
Braeburn Drive Project: The project included installing speed humps in the 5400 block of Braeburn Drive at the request of Bellaire residents to deter speeding, protect pedestrians and curb cut-through traffic on residential streets. Update: The 180-day trial period ended in February and city officials held the required public hearing May 4, where they also presented speed data. • Timeline: August 2025-May 2026 • Cost: $7,637 • Funding source: petitioners of the project
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