Westheimer Reconstruction: Kirby to Shepherd

Concrete Framing East of Shepherd

Good weather and available concrete have made for productive conditions on Westheimer this week. 

Crews have been able to pour the final remaining section east of Shepherd adjacent to Huldy and, as of this morning, have also poured the east side of the Shepherd intersection extending north of Westheimer alongside the Exxon station. Once cured, crews will shift northbound traffic on Shepherd onto the east side of the intersection and can pour the center section of Shepherd north of Westheimer. Concurrently, crews are prepping to complete remaining storm connections on the west side of the Shepherd intersection and will be doing so during overnight hours to minimize construction impact on traffic and improve safety. It is likely that the intersection could be completely open to traffic in the next three weeks.

Concurrently, crews are pulling out old concrete on the south side of Westheimer, moving west from Shepherd and following behind with pavement preparation crews. As the roadway is removed, crews are completing storm sewer inlet tie-ins and manholes so that concrete crews can follow close behind. As concrete is poured and cures, crews will begin opening up the eastbound lanes in sections moving west from Shepherd toward Kirby.

Work will also continue next week behind the curb on the north side of the intersection with final touches to the sidewalk and side-street brick crosswalk work. 

Utility duct banks have been constructed on Bissonnet between Kirby and Buffalo Speedway and are awaiting utility transfers. Roadwork is anticipated to begin in the first quarter of 2016.

Look for further updates as this project is finalized. 

The Upper Kirby District is preparing to begin design on the drainage and pavement improvements project on Shepherd between Westheimer and US 59 over the next several months. This construction will provide storm drainage improvement, new pavement, utility relocation and complete streetscape and pedestrian improvements. 

Construction will likely follow Westheimer work in the 2017/2018 time frame. 

Temporary Dog Park Will Remain Open During Construction