TRANSPORTATION
A rendering shows an updated streetscape envisioned with the reconstruction of Shepherd and Durham drives inside the Loop. (Courtesy Memorial Heights TIRZ)
Phase 2 of future Shepherd-Durham rebuild approved for $40 million from H-GAC
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
North Houston Highway Improvement Project
H-GAC group will look at crafting a five-party agreement around I-45 overhaul
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
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
The city of Houston is planning to seek federal funding to bring improvements to Westheimer Road. (Emma Whalen/Community Impact Newspaper)
Lower Westheimer improvement project is cut from latest Capital Improvement Plan
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
I-69/Loop 610
Total shutdown: All lanes of I-69 Southwest Freeway will be closed at Loop 610 on June 5-8
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
The Texas Department of Transportation is closing all northbound and southbound main lanes of I-69 Southwest Freeway between I-610 West Loop and Weslayan over the weekend. (Matt Dulin/Community Impact Newspaper)
Total closure: Section of I-69 Southwest Freeway will be closed at Loop 610 May 29-June 1
Loop 610 will be shut down overnight each night from May 25-29 as construction continues on the I-69 interchange project. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Overnight closure of Loop 610 and four other I-69 construction updates to know, May 25-29