TxDOT funding agreement to help upgrade 14 signals across Bellaire intersections

Bellaire City Council approved a roughly $222,000 grant May 18 from the Texas Department of Transportation for a project to improve 14 signals throughout the city.

About the project

Improvements will include installing new LED signal heads, backplates with reflective borders and flashing yellow arrows at major highway intersections, according to the agenda item.

The project is part of TxDOT's Highway Safety Improvement Program, which requires that 90% of project costs be paid through federal funding. The estimated total construction cost is $247,096, with state funding covering $222,386. The city's 10% contribution will amount to approximately $24,710.

"This is a great initiative," council member Ross Gordon said. "We get the state to pay 90% of the effort to improve our traffic signals, which is very important. When you have clear, viewable traffic signals, it creates better traffic and more safety."

Construction is expected to start around February 2027, city officials said.