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Read about some of the latest updates on transportation projects in the Sugar Land and Missouri City area. This list is not comprehensive.
1. Sweetwater Boulevard reconstruction
Project: The project includes the reconstruction of select concrete pavement panels between Austin Parkway and Palm Royale Boulevard as well as sidewalk improvements.
Update: At an April 21 meeting, Sugar Land City Council approved a design contract with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. for the first phase.
2. Hwy. 6 and Hwy. 90A intersection improvements
Project: The improvements include restriping the intersection of Hwy. 90A and Hwy. 6 to be three dedicated left-turn lanes and one through lane. Drainage improvements will also be included.
Update: The first phase is completed, with the second phase awaiting a traffic study.
Project: The project installed an artificial intelligence-based traffic detection system tool along the Hwy. 6 corridor to monitor traffic conditions and improve traffic signal timing.
Update: City officials are in the process of implementing the AI system, which is monitoring traffic flow and learning the city’s traffic patterns.
