Mason Road, Colonial Parkway intersection receives new traffic light
The Katy area has a new traffic signal. (Courtesy Pexels)
The Katy area has a new traffic signal. (Courtesy Pexels)
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Harris County installed a new traffic signal system at the intersection of Mason Road and Colonial Parkway, which is also known as Park Row, County Engineer Jennifer Almonte said. Construction started Feb. 3, and the system was completed and activated March 31.
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