Ongoing Projects
1. I-45 bridge replacement
Work is underway on a project to replace the I-45 southbound frontage road bridge over Cypress Creek, which has been closed since March 2022 due to safety concerns. According to Bambi Hall, a public information officer for the Texas Department of Transportation, one lane of the bridge opened to traffic on March 2 followed by the remaining two bridge lanes and the I-45 southbound exit to FM 1960 on March 7.
Cypress Oaks Drive between the I-45 southbound frontage road and Enchanted Oaks Drive remains closed, and motorists are encouraged to continue detouring via West North Hill Drive. As previously reported by Community Impact, the project’s cost has increased from $6.7 million to $8.6 million due to increased material costs as well as costs to expedite the project to be completed by summer 2023 instead of March 2024.
Timeline: March 2022-summer 2023
Cost: $8.6 million
Funding source: TxDOT
2. Spring Cypress Road, Ella Boulevard intersection improvements
In early April, Harris County Precinct 3 began construction on a project to improve traffic operations at the intersection of Spring Cypress Road and Ella Boulevard by increasing safety and car capacity through the intersection.
The project will include the installation of a westbound right-turn lane, upgrading the existing traffic signal and expanding the existing left-turn lanes. Motorists will notice temporary lane closures throughout construction.
Timeline: April-June 2023
Cost: $830,000
Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3
Upcoming Projects
3. Spring Stuebner Road expansion
Harris County Precinct 3 is studying an $8.1 million project that would expand Spring Stuebner Road from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane concrete road from west of Leitner Lane to the Grand Parkway.
Existing drainage and traffic signals will also be improved and added as needed. Construction on this project is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2024 and wrap up by the fourth quarter of 2025.
Timeline: fourth quarter 2024-fourth quarter 2025
Cost: $8.1 million
Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3
4. Boudreaux Road widening
Harris County Precinct 3 is studying an $11.9 million project to expand Boudreaux Road to a four-lane concrete pavement section between Old Boudreaux Lane and Gleannloch Forest Drive at the Grand Parkway.
The project would also include traffic signal and drainage improvements and additions as needed. A construction timeline had not been announced for this project as of press time.
Timeline: TBD
Cost: $11.9 million
Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3
