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Project timelines

Project milestones

All estimated dates shown are preliminary and subject to change.

Construction timeline & phasing

All estimated dates shown are preliminary and subject to change.

In order to ensure that pedestrian and bike access to schools is maintained during construction, TxDOT will develop plans during the detailed design phase for traffic control detours of pedestrian and cyclist movements showing the locations of schools adjacent to the project footprint, existing routes traveled by children to these schools, routes during construction, and the anticipated finished condition of pedestrian and cyclist routes after construction on the project is completed.

Where construction of the project will require pedestrian and bicycle detour routes to maintain access to schools, TxDOT commits to bring such designated detour routes up to current standards prior to beginning the associated construction in order to ensure that students, staff, and the public continue to have safe and accessible pedestrian and bicycle paths of travel to project adjacent schools.

TxDOT will design and direct its contractor to maintain non-circuitous sidewalks to maintain safe pedestrian and cyclist access to schools during and after construction.

TxDOT will work directly with schools to develop parent and school bus drop-off and pick-up routes, direct TxDOT contractors to maintain the safe operations of these routes during construction, and inform decisions about appropriate detour routes with the goal of safety and minimizing increased commute times.

TxDOT will maintain communication with school officials for the design of access accommodations during the construction phase.

TxDOT will provide an ombudsman for the schools to communicate concerns that arise during construction to TxDOT in order for timely resolution of concerns.

Once construction starts, this website will be updated to inform the public about bicycle and pedestrian access including maps.

 

Where construction of the project will require pedestrian and bicycle detour routes to maintain access to schools, TxDOT commits to bringing such designated detour routes up to current standards prior to beginning the associated construction in order to ensure that students, staff, and the public continue to have safe and accessible pedestrian and bicycle paths of travel to project adjacent schools.

Construction is anticipated to begin in 2024 along St. Emanuel between IH 45 South and Buffalo Bayou to install drainage improvements for a portion of the NHHIP. Please report concerns about construction activities by emailing us at hou-piowebmail@txdot.gov, calling us at 713-802-5076 or visiting us at 7600 Washington Ave. Houston, TX 77007.

TxDOT will obtain METRO's review and comment of the construction work phasing and sequencing of light rail facilities and operations that are impacted by construction.

TxDOT will obtain METRO's review and comment in instances where a bus stop needs to be temporarily relocated during construction.

TxDOT will provide fourteen (14) calendar-day public notices of bus and light rail service disruptions due to construction activities.

TxDOT will post notices of bus and light rail service disruptions on this website and will coordinate with METRO for notices to be posted on METRO's website. 

This website will be updated to provide notices of disruption from construction work including bus reroutes, road closures and detours, trail closures, demolitions, and late-night activity.

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Project history

Issues final EIS

Traffic related studies

Updated recommended Alternative Design Schematics- December 2019

Based on comments received during the draft EIS comment period and from continuing stakeholder input and coordination, TxDOT has revised the Proposed Recommended Alternative that was presented at the May 2017 public hearing. The revised alternatives for each project segment will be identified as the Preferred Alternatives in the final EIS, and will be the Preferred Alternative for the proposed North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP).

The updated design schematics can be viewed at the links below.

Segment 1- December 2019:

Segment 2- May 2019:

Segment 3- May 2019:

  • Complete draft Environmental Impact Statement (draft EIS)
  • Request public input on draft EIS and circulate for comment
  • Public hearing- May 9 and 11, 2017
  • Community meeting- May 15, 2017
  • Request public and agency input on Proposed Recommended Alternative
  • Fourth cooperating and participating agency meetings: April 22, 2015
  • Fourth public meeting: April 23, 28, and 30, 2015

Fourth scoping meeting documents:

 
Fourth public meeting documents- April 2015:

 

Proposed Recommended Alternative Conceptual Roadway Layouts and Typical Sections- April 2015:

  • Request public and agency input on Reasonable Alternatives
  • Third cooperating and participating agency meetings: Nov. 13, 2013 and Nov. 14, 2013
  • Third public meeting: Nov. 14 & 19, 2013
  • First phase of North Corridor Light Rail Transit (LRT) opens: December 2013

Third scoping meeting documents:

 

Third public meeting documents:

  • Develop Range of Project Alternatives
  • Develop Alternative Evaluation Methodology to assess impacts
  • Request public and agency input on Range of Alternatives and present approved Need and Purpose Statement and Agency Coordination and Public Involvement Plan
  • Second cooperating and participating agency scoping meetings: Oct. 10, 2012
  • Second public scoping meeting: Oct. 9 & 11, 2012
  • Analyze Range of Alternatives to determine Preliminary Alternatives to be studied in detail

Second scoping meeting documents:

Second scoping meeting documents:

 

  • Publish the Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) – Federal Register, Oct. 24, 2011; Texas Register, Oct. 14, 2011
  • Develop draft Need and Purpose Statement and draft Agency Coordination and Public Involvement Plan
  • Request Public and Agency Input on draft Need and Purpose Statement and draft Agency Coordination and Public Involvement Plan
  • First cooperating and participating agency scoping meetings: Nov. 14, 2011
  • First public scoping meeting: Nov. 15 and 17, 2011

First scoping meeting documents:

  • Community requests that the Highway Component of the North-Hardy Corridor Alternatives Analysis Report be set aside until the transit component is completed
  • Initiate North-Hardy Corridor Alternatives Analysis Report-Transit Component: July 28, 2003
  • Locally Preferred Transit Investment Strategy is approved by METRO Board and the voters: November 2003
  • Notice of Intent from FHWA, TxDOT, METRO & H-GAC partner to conduct North-Hardy Planning Studies and Environmental Impact Statement: January 9, 2002
  • Technical work sessions with consultant, METRO, TxDOT and H-GAC: May 6, 2002
  • Public review process with stakeholders from six North-Hardy segments and three general public meetings, culminating with the Stakeholder Advisory Committee.
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