Westheimer Reconstruction: Kirby to Shepherd

Crews will be pouring the final run of Westheimer roadway lanes along the south side of the street this week. Crews will then be completing final curb and driveway work and expect to have four lanes unobstructed on Westheimer shortly after the holiday break. 

Crews are still negotiating around AT&T conflicts underground at storm inlet line crossings. There are still three areas that require junction boxes to get around the conflicts. This work will take place after the first of the year and will include junction box installation and final pavement placement at Westgate, Revere and Argonne on the south side of the road only. 

Next week the contractor will focus on brick paver installation and back of curb improvements throughout the project area. Workers expect to break at the half-day point on the 24th and will return to activities on Monday, January 4th. 

If there is a construction related issue that requires immediate attention over the holiday break, please call Warren Graef at, 832.473.7927.

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.