What readers need to know
The stretch, running more than 12,000 linear feet from Scarsdale Boulevard to South Sam Houston Parkway East north of Friendswood, will include a removal and reconstruction of the road’s damaged pavement, according to Jan. 23 documents from Harris County Commissioners Court.
In addition, new sidewalks on both sides will be constructed, as well as new curb ramps at street crossings, according to agenda documents. Removal and replacement of driveway pavement for sidewalk crossings, adjustments manholes and other utility elements, as well as new pavement markings, will be included.
The project will cost nearly $2.7 million and be paid out of the county’s mobility fund, according to agenda documents. Precinct 2 for the county will be the only entity working on the project and no other government entity will contribute money, Kris Banks, deputy chief of staff for Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia, said in a Jan. 29 email.
The impact
The purpose of the project is to increase traffic safety and mobility for pedestrians and those riding bicycles, according to agenda documents.
Banks said there will be one lane of traffic open in each direction during construction with no anticipated detour.
Stay tuned
Construction is expected to take about a year and should wrap up at the beginning of 2026, Banks said.
What else?
The project runs very close to the southeast border of Harris County. Just south, in Friendswood, the city is also working toward other improvements along Blackhawk Boulevard within the city limits, Community Impact previously reported.
