Here's what readers need to know about the work and when it's expected to start.
The overview
A couple of road projects in September are expected to begin, officials with the city confirmed on June 19.
One such project is the reconstruction of concrete streets in the Sherwood subdivision, which will begin in September, Pearland Director of Communications Josh Lee said.
The subdivision was originally developed in the 1960s and currently has a majority of its roads rated as being in poor condition, according to city documents. Major cracking and signs of failure beneath the roads are also evident.
Outside of Westminster Road, the average pavement condition for the neighborhood sits at a 51 on a scale of 1 to 100, according to the city’s pavement condition index map. Roads rated as fair, good, very good or excellent require a score of 50 or higher.
The project is estimated at nearly $7.9 million and has an anticipated completion date of May 30, 2027, according to the city’s capital project page. The funding comes primarily from the 2007 and 2019 bonds.
Also of note
Another project starting in the coming months includes improvements at nine different intersections along Shadow Creek Parkway and Broadway Street, according to city documents.
The work stems from increased traffic in the area over the years, according to a justification statement on the project from the city. Work will include:
- Adding or modifying turn lanes to various intersections
- New traffic signals
- Connecting a trail link to Clear Creek Trail at Shadow Creek and Business Center Drive
- Modifying a business driveway at Market Place Boulevard and Shadow Creek
- Installing 1,800 linear feet of fiber cable
The project’s total cost is just over $9 million, which is being paid for through reimbursements via a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, or TIRZ.
A TIRZ is a financial mechanism cities use to create a separate fund of property taxes to pay for various projects within the designated area, Community Impact previously reported.
Something to know
The smallest project on the docket is a $1.8 million upgrade of the intersection at Pearland Parkway and Broadway Street.
The city’s “continuous development” has resulted in changed traffic patterns and counts, resulting in higher congestion, according to a description of the project.
Work is expected to begin in September and wrap up in February, documents show.
