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The preliminary designs for Phase 1 of the project, the Northpark Drive overpass project, were released at a public meeting in February. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Preliminary designs to begin in 2021 for Northpark Drive reconstruction project
Rankin Road will soon be improved between the Union Pacific Corp. railroad and South Houston Avenue with improved drainage and a pedestrian bridge. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Humble City Council approves contractor for Rankin Road improvement project
The board of directors for METRO has approved the $1.15 billion FY 2020-21 budget. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
METRO board approves $1.15 billion budget for FY 2020-21 with 23% revenue loss
The newest segment of Medical Complex Drive is under construction. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Medical Complex Drive extension 20% complete in Tomball
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Texas Central Railroad bullet train project receives rulings on safety framework, selected alignment
The project extends from the Waller County line to FM 1774 in the city of Magnolia. (Courtesy Fotolia)
FM 1488 widening in Magnolia slated to begin by month's end
The city of Bellaire has updated its services as streets are beginning to see high water levels from Tropical Storm Beta rainfall. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper)
Beta updates: Bellaire closes facilities, adjusts services amid downpour
(Courtesy Fotolia)
Transportation updates: Red Bluff Road widening and North Landing Boulevard extension
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Ride-hailing app Alto expanding to Houston
City Council members and city staff participated in a ribbon-cutting to usher the city from Phase One to Phase Two of the citywide beautification project. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
Missouri City celebrates completed median enhancements on Texas Parkway, Cartwright Road
Mayor Sylvester Turner said the work of the housing stability task force will continue through the city's housing and community affairs committee. (Courtesy HTV)
Houston withdraws from Harris County housing task force and more popular area news
Motorists can expect some delays on I-69 Southwest Freeway at I-610 West Loop from Sept. 18-21. (Courtesy TxDOT)
TxDOT: Weekend closure on I-69 Southwest Freeway at I-610 West Loop
Vehicles drive alongside the Tomball Tollway in Harris County. (Anna Lotz/Community Impact Newspaper)
Newly formed corporation could divert Harris County toll road revenue to non-mobility projects
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced his new street rehabilitation initiative Sept. 15. (Courtesy HTV)
Houston taking new approach to citywide street repairs, including sidewalks
The Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority is funding a project to expand the frontage road to the Grand Parkway in Sugar Land. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority widening Grand Parkway frontage road in Sugar Land