Read about some of the latest updates on road and capital projects in Friendswood and Pearland.

This list is not comprehensive.

Friendswood

Upcoming

Blackhawk Boulevard Phase II-C


Project: Officials will reconstruct two parts of the road—from A Edenvale Street to FM 2351, and from B Thursa Lane to FM 528. Work will include replacing the pavement, drainage improvements and pedestrian enhancements.
  • Update: The city expects the design for the project to be 90% completed in November.
  • Timeline: bidding between February and March 2026
  • Cost: $8.1 million
Funding source: city’s street maintenance sales tax fund, Harris County

Sunset Drive traffic signal improvements

Project: This project will include improvements to traffic signals at four separate intersections along Sunset Drive.

Update: The project was approved in September. Officials expect bidding to take place in 2026.
  • Timeline: work slated to start in early 2027
  • Cost: $3.25 million
  • Funding source: Surface Transportation Block Grant from the Houston-Galveston Area Council
Ongoing projects


Blackhawk Boulevard Phase II-B

Project: Work includes full reconstruction of the road from Edenvale Street to Geneva Drive, including new pavement, sidewalks, storm sewer upgrades and striping.

Update: The project is close to completion. Final additions, such as striping and punch list items, are expected in the coming weeks.
  • Timeline: expected completion by end of 2025
  • Funding source: city’s street maintenance sales tax fund, Harris County
Completed projects

Sunset Drive traffic signal cabinets


Project: Officials replaced the traffic signal cabinets at three intersections along Sunset Drive near Friendswood High School.

Update: The project was completed in July ahead of the new school year.
  • Timeline: wrapped in July
  • Cost: $61,800
  • Funding source: city’s general fund
Pearland

Upcoming

Hughes Road Reconstruction


Project: Officials will widen the existing two-lane roadway to a four-lane boulevard section from Pearland Parkway to the city’s eastern limits to increase mobility.

Update: The city expects the design for the project to reach 90% completion in November before moving into the final review phase.
  • Timeline: bidding expected between February and March 2026
  • Cost: $8.1 million.
  • Funding source: street maintenance sales tax and Harris County's Partnership Project Program
Plum Street improvements

Project: Brazoria County and the city are resurfacing portions of Plum Road, including base repairs, drainage improvements and an asphalt overlay.

Update: All base repairs and asphalt overlay will happen in mid-November and be completed before the week of Thanksgiving.
  • Timeline: construction expected to conclude before Thanksgiving 2025
  • Cost: Not yet specified.
  • Funding source: Interlocal agreement between the city and Brazoria County