What’s changing?
The bridge and trail underneath that runs over White Oak Bayou will be temporarily closed until construction is complete, according to the HPW website. Construction for the $1.1 million project is expected to last 90 days, with an estimated reopening date at the end of December.
The background
Portions of the bridge were damaged from equipment and debris after a nearby Texas Department of Transportation construction project collided with the bridge, according to previous Community Impact reporting.
Other portions of the bridge were determined to need rehabilitation by city engineers, Erin Jones, the HPW public information officer, told Community Impact back in February.
The following detour routes, coming from the Heights on the MKT Hike & Bike Trail heading toward downtown, have been provided by HPW while the trail is closed:
- Prior to reaching the closed bridge, turn left (east) onto the White Oak Greenway Trail and proceed under Studemont Street.
- Pass through Stude Park.
- Just before Houston Avenue, turn left (north) onto the concrete trail and go up the hill to the intersection of Houston Avenue and White Oak Bayou Drive.
- Turn right (east) and cross Houston Avenue (which becomes Quitman Street). Follow the sidewalk under I-45 and proceed to Main Street.
- Turn right (south) on the sidewalk along the west side of Main Street.
- Proceed south, go through the tunnel, and turn right (west) at Naylor on the UHD campus.
- Go through the campus on Naylor Street (with the University of Houston Downtown buildings to your left) to reconnect with the White Oak Greenway trail again, turning left (south) to reach downtown.
