Westheimer Reconstruction: Kirby to Shepherd

While concrete work continues to move smoothly on Westheimer, several AT&T underground conflicts and a rainy weekend has slowed work somewhat. 

The AT&T underground fiber-optic facility in question runs parallel to Westheimer along the southern curbside lane. Crews have to cross this line with storm inlet lead lines connecting inlets on the southern curb with the storm sewer trunk on the north side of the street. These crossings at non-signalized intersections will require unplanned junction box installation that delayed pavement work through the intersections. As one crew works to get around the conflict at approximately seven intersections west of Peckham, pavement between the intersections is moving forward. This will cause some delay in the final completion thought the total impact is not known at this time. 

New pavement is down through Greenbriar and demolition has taken place west all the way to Argonne. Pavement preparation has begun between Greenbriar and Westgate and crews expect to complete at least one pour through this section this week. Crews will also be using a fast-drying concrete in the intersection of Shepherd and Westheimer this week beginning on the northwest corner of the intersection. 

Next week crews will continue with demolition of the southern lane between Argonne and Kirby and will continue with pavement preparation between Westgate and Revere. Sidewalk and brick paver work will continue along the north side of the street next week as well.

Look for further updates as the project progresses.

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