Upcoming projects
1. Chimney Rock Road reconstruction
Project: Roadway reconstruction will take place along Chimney Rock Road from Evergreen Street to Maple Street, along with intersection improvements.
Update: The Houston-Galveston Area Council announced in August that the project would be a part of the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan to receive funding.
- Timeline: 2035-TBD
- Cost: $11.31 million
- Funding source: H-GAC
2. Brays Bayou Trail
Project: The project includes creating 4.4 miles of hike-and-bike trails, undercrossings and a memorial plaza along the Bayou from near Bissonnet Street to West Loop South.
Update: The section of trails between Chimney Rock Road and Hillcroft Avenue was completed in September. The Captain Herod Memorial Plaza is expected to be completed this fall.
- Timeline: 2025-28
- Cost: $6.6 million
- Funding sources: Harris County Precinct 4, Houston Parks Board
Project: West University Place contractors are making improvements and replacing sidewalks within the city limits, targeting repair and replacement for connections within Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County bus stops and in other areas of interest, such as the recreational center and senior center.
Update: On Oct. 8, contractors began replacing the section of sidewalk along the 4000-4200 blocks of Southwestern Street. Following this work, crews are expected to repair sections of sidewalk between the 4000-4200 blocks of Riley Street.
- Timeline: July 2025-TBD
- Cost: $500,000
- Funding sources: METRO, West University Place, Federal Transportation Administration
Project: METRO mobility improvements focus on enhancing the customer experience, which includes a new fare system, bus and rail fleet upgrades, route restructuring, road repair and infrastructure improvements like new shelters and bus stops.
Update: METRO Route 2 Bellaire on West Holcombe Boulevard from Fannin Street to Mercer Street started construction in October.
- Timeline: October 2025-February 2026
- Cost: TBD
- Funding source: METRO
