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A number of transportation projects are underway and scheduled to begin soon in the Cypress-Fairbanks region. Here are some of the projects set to impact the area.
Upcoming projects
1. Grant Road widening Segment 4
Project: This project will widen two-lane road to four-lane boulevard from Cypress Rosehill Road to Telge Road.
Update: The project is in the design phase.
Project: According to project details shared by Harris County MUD 500 and Caldwell Companies, the new Greenhouse Road underpass will include an expanded overpass on Hwy. 290, a tunnel structure underneath the Union Pacific railroad and additional sidewalks and pedestrian crossings.
Update: Officials will go out to bid on the project in February, according to Precinct 3 officials.
Project: TxDOT plans to resurface and rehabilitate Hwy. 290 from Badtke Road to Telge Road.
Update: According to officials with TxDOT, the project will be let by September, with construction starting soon after.
Project: The Grand Parkway is set to be widened from four to six lanes according to TxDOT officials. The project will span from West Road to south of Hwy. 290.
Update: The widening is on the TxDOT letting schedule for April 6, with construction expected to begin over the summer.
5. Cypress Creek Estates Subdivision improvements
Project: This project will provide subdivision drainage improvements and pavement reconstruction for increased drainage capacity, reduced flood risk, and reduced long-term maintenance costs in the Cypress Creek Estates subdivision.
Update: Funding for this project is approved and will focus on addressing drainage issues throughout the subdivision.
Project: This project will provide the Barwood subdivision with drainage improvements and pavement reconstruction throughout the subdivision to increase drainage capacity, reduce flood risk and reduce long-term maintenance costs.
Update: This project has entered the construction phase, according to Harris County Precinct 3 officials.
Project: This project will widen Cypress North Houston Road from a two- to four-lane concrete boulevard with raised medians and underground storm sewer system. The project also includes new or upgraded traffic signals at Autumn Mills Road, Misty Moss Lane and Perry Road.
Update: This project is in the design phase.
