TRANSPORTATION
Construction is underway on the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Phase 2F to improve intersections and modify signals along Hwy. 6 between West Little York and West roads and on FM 1960 between Fallbrook and Kenswick drives. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Improvements along Hwy. 6, FM 1960 corridor continue
A notice to proceed with construction was issued April 13 on a project to widen Riley Fuzzel Road from a two-lane asphalt roadway to a five-lane concrete paved section with improved drainage between Elm Street and the Hardy Toll Road. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Construction underway on Riley Fuzzel Road expansion in Spring
Construction is underway on Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Phase 2E to improve intersections and modify traffic signals along the Beltway 8 frontage road between West Gulf Bank Road and TC Jester Boulevard. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Beltway 8 improvements continue between West Gulf Bank Road, TC Jester Boulevard
Construction wrapped up in late June on a project to widen Gosling Road to a four-lane concrete section with improved drainage between Mossy Oaks and West Rayford roads. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Construction wraps up on Gosling Road Segment 2
Construction is underway on Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Phase 2D to improve traffic signals and intersections along Hwy. 249 between Antoine and Spring Cypress roads. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Improvements continue along Hwy. 249 frontage road
Harris County Precinct 4 is planning to add a right-turn lane on Hufsmith Road at Kuykendahl Road. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Right-turn lane planned at Hufsmith, Kuykendahl roads
One segment of FM 2978 construction is slated to be complete in the third quarter. (Courtesy Fotolia)
ROUNDUP: FM 2978 construction to partially wrap up in third quarter, Hufsmith-Kohrville widening slated
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
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
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
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