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A pause was put on the demolition process that was set to take place as the Texas Department of Transportation tries to continue with plans for its I-45 expansion project. (Nathan Colbert/Community Impact Newspaper)
Lofts at the Ballpark demolition paused as I-45 expansion meets more obstacles
Construction will begin on the project this summer and is anticipated to be completed by summer 2024. (Courtesy Engage Houston)
Construction to begin this summer on water line project spanning parts of Midtown, Montrose
HOV lane entrance road sign. Blue sky.
METRO to launch pilot program opening high-occupancy vehicle, toll lanes on weekends
The closures are a part of a $259 million project aimed at enhancing safety and improving mobility. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
I-69 to be closed in both directions at Loop 610 West over June 24 weekend
(Courtesy city of League City)
League City streets to be closed June 25 for art crawl event
Traffic cones in a line on a street
I-45 bridge replacement project no longer happening early
Pearland residents will soon see a subtle change to two streets in the city. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Pearland splits Trinity Bay Drive, Windward Bay Drive with directionals
The bridge where Brazos Street meets Spur 527 in Midtown is slated for a makeover after Houston City Council approved an interlocal agreement and allocated $25,000 toward the effort at a June 15 meeting. (Screenshot courtesy Google Maps)
Brazos Street Bridge to get landscaping facelift at Spur 527 in Midtown
The project proposes adding an eastbound and westbound lane to Hwy. 242 and reducing the existing vegetated median by 20 feet, converting it to a raised median. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
TxDOT gathering input on proposed Hwy. 242 widening with June meetings
The 11th Street Bikeway Project was put on hold amid pushback to give Mayor Sylvester Turner time to look at it. He announced on June 14 that the city will be moving forward with the project. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announces decision to move forward with 11th Street Bikeway project
Montgomery County Precinct 2 is using toll road revenue to fund three road projects this summer. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Montgomery County Precinct 2 using toll road revenue to fund 3 road projects in Magnolia
Montgomery County Precinct 2 is working on four different road construction projects in the Magnolia area this summer, including widening Nichols Sawmill Road, according to Commissioner Charlie Riley. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Nichols Sawmill Road widening gets underway in Magnolia
A closure of main lanes on the Tomball Tollway and Grand Parkway in Tomball has been rescheduled for June 17-20, according to the Harris County Toll Road Authority. (Christopher Goodwin/Community Impact Newspaper)
UPDATED: Full closure of Tomball Tollway, Grand Parkway main lanes near Boudreaux Road canceled
There could soon be changes to the original federally approved design to widen FM 518, better known as Broadway Street, in Pearland. (Courtesy Fotolia)
TxDOT considering changes to Broadway Street widening project
TxDOT employees stand in front of a sign that reads "Slow down or pay up."
TxDOT partners with law enforcement to reduce speed-related deaths
Streets with excessive commuter parking problems will now be designated as residential parking permit areas. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Portions of some Washington Avenue corridor, Montrose streets designated as residential parking permit areas
Texas Department of Transportation provides monthly updates on construction projects. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Two phases of TxDOT's Hwy. 242 grade separation nearly complete in May
The Houston-Galveston Area Council will host a virtual public meeting June 2. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston-Galveston Area Council seeks input ahead of transportation plan update
Direct connectors are under construction at Hwy. 249 and the Grand Parkway. (Christopher Goodwin/Community Impact Newspaper)
Nightly closures set May 31-June 2 for Hwy. 249 frontage road, Grand Parkway in Tomball