The city of Pearland has several ongoing and upcoming road improvement projects. Check out the updates for a few of the projects. This list is not comprehensive.

What readers need to know

Smith Ranch Road expansion

Project: expanding Smith Ranch Road from a two-lane road to four lanes from Hughes Ranch Road to Broadway Street

Update: The project has since begun construction as of the first quarter of 2025 following City Council approval in November.
  • Timeline: Construction began in January and will take around a year.
  • Cost: $13.7M
  • Funding source: Houston-Galveston Area Council, or H-GAC, city of Pearland
Shadow Creek Parkway landscaping, street lighting and sidewalks


Project: Two new pedestrian bridges, new street lighting, landscaping, irrigation and sidewalks along Shadow Creek Parkway from Hwy. 288 to FM 521

Update: The project is slated to have construction start at the end of July but is undergoing design changes to comply with the Texas Department of Transportation.
  • Timeline: Construction is set to begin in July and last until January 2027.
  • Cost: $8M
  • Funding source: reimbursement from the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, or TIRZ
Bailey Road expansion

Project: Involves expanding the two-lane roadway to four lanes from Veterans Drive to Main Street and installing a 10-foot shared use path, landscaping and irrigation

Update: Construction began in 2023 and is "progressing well,” officials said.
  • Timeline: expected to wrap up in April 2026
  • Cost: $18.5M
  • Funding source: city bonds
Hughes Road expansion


Project: Widening the two-lane road to four lanes from Pearland Parkway to Pearland’s city limits

Update: The city is currently looking for a design consultant as of the first quarter of 2025. It’s also been combined with work at the intersection of Pearland Parkway and Barry Rose Road.
  • Timeline: Design began in 2023 and construction is anticipated to start in April 2026. It will take around two years to complete.
  • Cost: $12.2M
  • Funding source: city bonds and unspecified funding sources
Mykawa Road widening

Project: This will involve widening the road from McHard Road to West Orange Street. Additions include storm sewers, street lights, detention and a 10-foot shared use path, among other upgrades.

Update: Design updates will require the city to obtain additional property for the project. Currently, a consultant is working toward completing 90% of the design.
  • Timeline: Design began in 2018. Construction is expected to start in early 2027 and take two years to complete.
  • Cost: $21.4M
  • Funding source: city bonds, H-GAC