A critical maintenance project for Little Cypress Creek, near Spring Cypress and Telge Road, will require the temporary closure of a section within the area’s pedestrian trail and bridge, according to an Oct. 8 announcement from Harris County Precinct 3 Tom Ramsey’s office.

“This works to strengthen the channel by repairing severe erosion in the Little Cypress Creek tributary. Work began this month and is expected to take six months,” the announcement said.

The project

While construction takes place for an estimated six months, Harris County Flood Control District officials will complete the following:
  • Stabilize eroded channel banks
  • Repair collapsed sections
  • Restore the channel for improved safety and function for the community
HCFCD officials said estimated completion of the project will be in early 2026.
“This project is part of our ongoing investment in maintaining and strengthening Harris County’s flood control infrastructure,” an HCFCD statement reads.
By the numbers

Little Cypress Creek Channel improvements are part of the $2.5 billion 2018 flood bond program approved by Harris County voters after Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The project package identified by the flood district includes more than $37.5 million already spent toward channel improvements.


According to the project's description, improvements along the main stem of the Little Cypress Creek watershed aims to reduce the current risk of flooding for residents.