Zooming in
According to a May 8 news release, the University Boulevard project will add an additional northbound and southbound lane from New Territory Boulevard to just south of Lexington Boulevard, taking the corridor from four to six lanes. It’ll also include the additions of:
- Another turn lane at Lexington Boulevard
- A double left turn at Wescott Avenue
- Median improvements at Branford Place and the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land
Zooming out
The project is jointly funded by city and Fort Bend County bonds, including:
- $1.7 million from Sugar Land’s November 2019 general obligation bond
- $1.6 million from the county’s 2013, 2017 and 2020 mobility bonds
Why it matters
According to the release, University Boulevard is a vital north-south regional corridor accommodating mobility across the area for residents. It connects to:
- An intersection at Hwy. 59
- Important city areas, such as the Smart Financial Center, Brazos River Park, The Crown Festival Park and the University of Houston at Sugar Land campus expansion
Also on the agenda
City Council also approved a $107,625 contract with Alliance Transportation Group, LLC for traffic signal, signage and pavement marking design services for the University Boulevard widening project at various intersections, including:
- Lexington Boulevard
- Hwy. 59
- Telfair and Wescott avenues
- New Territory Boulevard
Looking ahead
Construction is expected to begin on the project in June and should be completed by spring of 2025, according to the release.