What you need to know
LHRA officials said the meeting will be held on March 7 from 5-7 p.m. at the Kingwood Park Community Center, 4102 Rustic Woods Drive, Kingwood.
While the first phase of construction on the Northpark Drive overpass project began in April, LHRA officials said they are holding the meeting to take in public feedback before construction on the second phase of the project moves forward.
Officials said the meeting will include a project overview, results from an environmental analysis, cost analysis and a chance for attendees to ask questions and submit feedback.
About the project
The roughly $69.6 million project will expand Northpark Drive from four to six lanes between Hwy. 59 and Russell Palmer Road and add an overpass over the Union Pacific Corp. railroad tracks and Loop 494. Officials said the project aims to:
- Alleviate congestion
- Enhance accessibility
- Increase safety
- Provide an additional evacuation route out of the area
The third phase—which is expected to begin in February 2025—will construct the overpass bridge and a westbound and eastbound frontage road lane on each side of the overpass. Phase 3 will also widen the remainder of Northpark Drive between the bridge and Hwy. 59.
Why it matters
Ralph De Leon, LHRA administrator, noted several project benefits, including:
- Decreased travel times and congestion on the roadway
- Increased drainage capacity
- Improved pedestrian walkways
- New irrigation and landscaping
Residents who cannot attend the meeting can submit comments online by emailing [email protected] or [email protected]. Additionally, written comments can be submitted by mail to:
TxDOT Houston District Office
Attn: Advanced Project Development Director
P.O. Box 1386
Houston, Texas 77251-1386
All comments must be received or postmarked by March 22.
