Transportation Updates

1. First Street storm sewer improvements


Transportation Updates First Street storm sewer improvements[/caption]

The First Street storm sewer project, which has accompanied construction of a new City Hall in downtown Katy, was completed Nov. 13. The sections of street between First and Second streets and between avenues D and C, is now open. The Katy City Council awarded the bid for the project April 13. Construction crews installed a large drainage pipe in an effort to improve storm drainage downtown.
Timeline: April-Nov. 13, 2015
Cost: $327,967
Funding sources: city of Katy

2. Spring Green Boulevard roundabout


Construction crews will begin construction on a roundabout at the intersection of Crossover and Katy Flewellen roads in early 2016. The exits of the roundabout will be Cinco Trace Drive to the southwest, Katy Flewellen Road to the northeast and Spring Green Boulevard both to the northwest and southeast.
Timeline: early 2016-June 2016
Cost: $3.1 million
Funding sources: Fort Bend County, Newland Communities

3.  Morton Road expansion


The city of Katy will accept bids for the widening of Morton Road to four lanes in January. Phase 1 involves widening the road and constructing a sidewalk on its south side from Katy Hockley Cut Off Road to Avenue D.
Timeline: March 2016-March 2017
Cost: $6.8 million
Funding sources: city of Katy

4. Cane Island Parkway,  Hwy. 90 connection


The Katy City Council approved a resolution Nov. 19 for a partnership with Union Pacific Railroad to create an intersection connecting lanes at Hwy. 90. The Texas Department of Transportation project will be funded by the city of Katy.
Timeline: TBD
Cost: $3 million
Funding Sources: city of Katy