Missouri City to construct roundabout at Henry Watts and Knight Road

Missouri City has taken the first steps toward building a roundabout at the intersection of Henry Watts Road and Knight Road as the existing intersection sees an increase in traffic.

Zooming in

At a March 4 meeting, Missouri City City Council approved a $314,668 contract with Lichliter/Jameson & Associates for the design of the roundabout at the intersection of Henry Watts Road and Knight Road. Mayor Robin Elackatt dissented, citing issues with the way the firm was chosen.

The roundabout was deemed necessary by city staff due to increased traffic as a result of the construction of Town Center III Development and the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s park and ride facility, according to agenda documents. Knight Road was also recently widened and extended to connect to McKeever Road.

What’s next?

Design services are expected to take no more than eight months, with construction anticipated to begin in the first quarter of 2027, per agenda documents.

Future plans also include a reconstruction of Henry Watts Road’s west side, turning it into a three-lane roadway by adding a center turn lane throughout. The work would also add sidewalks and improve drainage, according to agenda documents.

City staff is also considering extensions of the road’s east side, with a final goal of tying it into Hwy. 6.