Transportation Update

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1. Aldine Westfield Road widening


The widening project is between East Louetta and Riley Fuzzel roads. It will widen the two-lane asphalt roadway to a four-lane concrete pavement section. Harris County awarded the construction contract to Allgood Construction in September, and notice to proceed was given on May 3. It is scheduled to be completed in December.
Timeline: second quarter 2016-fourth quarter 2016
Cost: $4.2 million
Funding sources: Harris County Precinct 4




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2. Gosling Road bridge


The project, designed by WRUD, spans Harris and Montgomery counties and includes the installation of a twin bridge over Spring Creek. Once funding sources have been identified, construction on the project will begin.
Timeline: TBD
Cost: $7 million
Funding sources: Harris County Precinct 4, Montgomery County, TxDOT



3. Gosling Road Segment 1 widening


Harris County awarded the construction contract to Texas Sterling Construction in December. Construction will begin upon completion of utility relocations, which are in progress.
Timeline: second quarter 2016-second quarter 2017
Cost: $8.8 million
Funding sources: Harris County



4. Gosling Road widening segments 2 and 3


The widening project is in the design phase. Segment 2 is between West Mossy Oaks Road and Creekside Forest Drive. Segment 3 runs from West Rayford Road to Creekside Forest Drive. Segment 2 is scheduled for bidding in the fourth quarter 2016, and Segment 3 is scheduled for bidding in the first quarter 2017.
Timeline: TBD
Cost: $16.1 million
Funding sources: Harris County



5. Hufsmith-Kohrville Road improvements segments 2, 3 and 4


The project between Hollow Glen Lane and Mahaffey Road is in the study phase and includes upgrading the road as a four-lane concrete pavement section with appropriate traffic signals or traffic signal modifications. The engineering study will establish alignment, drainage mitigation needs and environmental assessments. Funding is provided by the approval of the 2015 road and bridge bond referendum.
Timeline: TBD
Cost: $22.4 million
Funding sources: Harris County



6. Hwy. 249 tollway extension


The extension will stretch the existing toll lanes north of the bypass to the Harris County line at Spring Creek and connect to the Montgomery County portion of the tollway. The project is in Phase 2 and is in its final design. Construction from FM 2920 to the Spring Creek bridge will begin in January.
Timeline: January 2017-early 2019
Cost: $175 million (Harris County portion), TBD (Montgomery County portion)
Funding sources: Harris County Toll Road Authority, Montgomery County Toll Road Authority



7. Improvements at Hufsmith-Kohrville and Holderrieth roads improvements


Planned improvements include the installation of a traffic signal and left turn lanes. This is a joint participation project between Harris County and the Tomball Economic Development Corp. The project is in the design phase. When project development is completed, it will be published for bidding purposes.
Timeline: TBD
Cost: $450,000
Funding sources: Harris County, Tomball Economic Development Corporation



8. Kuykendahl Road bridge


The design for a bridge on Kuykendahl Road to go over Spring Creek is completed and waiting environmental approval. Harris and Montgomery counties and the Woodlands Road Utility District have approved the joint construction agreement. WRUD will manage the construction project on behalf of both counties, which are funding the project. WRUD funded the design. When environmental approval is completed, WRUD will request bids.
Timeline: TBD
Cost: $7.4 million
Funding sources: Harris County, Montgomery County, WRUD



Transportation Update9. TC Jester Boulevard signal improvements


Engineering has been completed to warrant the installation of 10 traffic signal systems on TC Jester Boulevard between FM 1960 and FM 2920. The project is in the construction phase. Several intersections are pending signal installation, including Winding Ridge, Pinelakes Boulevard and Spring Creek Oaks.
Timeline: March 2014-second quarter 2016
Cost: $2.6 million
Funding sources: Harris County, Texas Department of Transportation