Transportation
BY CASSANDRA JENKINS
Upcoming project
Upcoming project
Ongoing project
BRAEBURN DR.
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DAIRY ASHFORD RD.
UNIVERSITY BLVD.
FERNDALE ST.
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PINE ST.
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BUFFALO SPEEDWAY
W. HOLCOMBE BLVD.
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1 Bissonnet Safe Streets project Project: The project includes rehabilitating seven miles of Bissonnet Street from South Dairy Ashford Road to Hillcroft Avenue, which includes improving crosswalks and lighting, as well as installing bike lanes and dedicated turn lanes. Update: Houston City Council approved a $28.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the project Dec. 4 to move forward with construction in 2027. • Timeline: Spring 2027-2028 • Cost: $35.9 million • Funding sources: USDOT, city of Houston
2 Sidewalk Replacement Services Project
3 Traffic Control Measures Project: At the request of property owners, Bellaire City Council will install speed humps along the 4800-4900 blocks of Pine Street, between Pauline Street and Ferndale Street, as well as the properties adjoining the north side of Pine Street. Update: City Council approved the installation of four bolt-down rubber speed humps to be installed along the requested streets. The specific locations will be later identified by the Public Works Department in consultation with a traffic engineer. • Timeline: January • Cost: $6,300 per speed hump • Funding source: petitioners of the project
Project: The project will address all open requests in West University Place for sidewalk repair and replacement, as needed. Update: West University Place officials approved a two-year contract extension in December with Queens Constructors, LLC, to address additional sidewalk repair. Construction is estimated to start in the first quarter of 2026. • Timeline: 2026-2027 • Cost: $453,772 • Funding source: West University Place
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