Check out 3 transportation updates in the Katy-Fulshear area

Read about some of the latest updates on transportation projects in the Katy-Fulshear area. This list is not comprehensive.

Upcoming project

1. Morton Road U-turn ordinance

Project: The ordinance comes as a nearby school requires vehicles to turn right out of the parking lot, resulting in unsafe U-turns further up the street.

Update: At a March 23 meeting, Katy City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting U-turns along Morton Road between Elder Road and Patna Drive.

• Timeline: N/A
• Cost: N/A
• Funding source: N/A

Ongoing project

2. Harris Street reconstruction

Project: The project aims to improve Harris Street from FM 1093 to Fifth Street.

Update: Fulshear officials canceled the contractor due to performance deficiencies and plans to rebid at an April 21 meeting.

• Timeline: October 2024-December 2025 (Phase 1); TBD (Phase 2)
• Cost: $3.62 million
• Funding source: Fulshear Economic Development Corp.

Completed project

3. Precinct 4 crosswalk improvements

Project: The project included repainting crosswalks, curbs and stop sign road markings in 12 “high-traffic” school zones, with four located in the Katy area.

Update: Harris County Precinct 4 completed the projects over spring break.

• Timeline: March 6-13
• Cost: $171,000
• Funding source: Harris County Precinct 4