Westheimer was opened to traffic as scheduled between Kirby and Dickey last week, however, consistent rain has continued to impact progress.

New storm sewer has been installed from Kirby to Greenbriar and new pavement has been placed between Kirby and Dickey. Over the next week, crews will work to connect the new storm infrastructure to the new Shepherd work being installed by the City.

Concurrently, crews will be working to prep the roadway for the next concrete pour between Dickey and Kingston with the goal of opening up that section of roadway to traffic by early May.

Look for further updates as this schedule is finalized.

Bissonnet duct bank construction has been completed and the project is currently in a down phase while utility companies work to transfer services to the new underground facilities. one telecommunications company is redesigning some of their services, so it is expected that roadway reconstruction will likely not begin for several months.

Ultimately Bissonnet will be completely reconstructed with new storm sewer improvements, streetscape amenities and new concrete, however, work will not begin on the complete reconstruction until all of the telecommunications providers have moved their services to the new underground duct banks and the overhead poles have been removed. While this process can be completed in as few as 45 days, one telecommunications company needs to redesign some of their services, so it is expected that roadway reconstruction will likely not begin for four to six months. Look for updates as this work progresses. 

The renovation of Levy Park is scheduled to begin shortly. Burton Construction has been selected as the contractor for the park renovation and expects to begin construction in the next few weeks.

Due to the high use of the existing park by dogs and dog owners, the Upper Kirby District has constructed a temporary dog park that will remain open while the permanent facility is under construction.

Once construction begins it is estimated that work will take up to 12 months to complete. Redevelopment of the park will feature curated, year-round programming, native landscaping and botanical experiences, one of a kind children's play, interactive water features, a performance pavilion, an event lawn, a community garden and dog park.