TRANSPORTATION
Flights coming in and out of the Houston Airport System are slowing increasing as the economy reopens amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Courtesy Houston Airport System)
Houston Airport System saw 109% month-over-month increase in May passenger travel
George Bush Intercontinental Airport experienced a 3.5 million drop in passengers in April compared to April 2019. Gov. Greg Abbott signed into order some travel restrictions for passengers from specific states, though those orders expired in May. (Courtesy Houston Airport System)
MAP: Texans may face entry restrictions and mandatory quarantines while traveling in U.S., abroad
METRO saw a 53% drop in total monthly ridership in May 2020 compared to last year. Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
METRO: Transit ridership fell 53% in May compared to last year
A bridge project at Hillcroft Avenue originally slated to begin Jun 24, is now delayed until July. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper)
Hillcroft Avenue bridge project in Houston delayed to July 1
All main lanes, both north and southbound, on I-610 West Loop at I-69 will be closed from 9 p.m. June 26 through 5 a.m. June 29. (Community Impact staff)
POSTPONED: I-610 West Loop, I-69 Southwest Freeway main lanes closed through weekend
METRO now requires all riders to wear face coverings in all vehicles, facilities and transit centers. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
METRO board passes mask requirement; fare collection to resume
METRO transit mask requirement
METRO may require passengers to wear masks while riding transit
Portions of I-610 West Loop will be closed June 19-22. (Community Impact staff)
Construction closures: Portions of I-610 and I-69 Southwest Freeway will be closed June 19-22
The estimated cost of a high-speed rail project connecting Houston to Dallas could end up closer to $30 billion. (Courtesy Texas Central Partners/Community Impact Newspaper)
Texas Central weighing use of federal stimulus money for high-speed rail project
Construction on a bridge at Hillcroft Avenue is set to begin in a matter of weeks. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper)
Construction on Hillcroft bridge to start June 24; South Rice and Chimney Rock bridges in winter
METRORail
METRORail to interrupt weekend service for maintenance
METRO’s 402 Bellaire Quickline bus route will resume limited operation June 8. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
METRO to resume Bellaire Quickline service June 8
I-69/Loop 610
Total shutdown: All lanes of I-69 Southwest Freeway will be closed at Loop 610 on June 5-8
Bellaire City Council has delayed paying out additional funding to a construction management company until the council gains more clarity on how long the company was contracted to work. (Matt Dulin/Community Impact Newspaper)
Bellaire council delays action on additional funding for street projects
The June 2 march will culminate with a rally at the steps of Houston City Hall. (Courtesy city of Houston)
Houston city buildings, some METRO services planned to shut down ahead of June 2 march for George Floyd