The Grand Parkway between Interstate 10 and U.S. 290 will likely be expanded from two to a few lanes in every route to assist ease visitors congestion in part of Harris County that’s being quickly developed.
Leo Flores, a spokesperson for the Texas Division of Transportation (TxDOT), stated the $157 million venture is funded by means of toll income collected on the Grand Parkway, also referred to as State Freeway 99.
“I believe the large query is, is my toll going to extend?” Flores stated Thursday throughout an look on Houston Issues. “And the reply is not any, the tolls will not be going to extend as part of this venture. The funds have already been allotted.”
Enhancements to current infrastructure alongside the stretch of toll highway, which runs between the Cypress and Katy areas, will embrace including inlets and regrading ditches to assist deal with drainage points and cut back flood dangers, Flores stated.
He stated building is anticipated to start in the summertime of 2026 and take 4 to four-and-a-half years to finish.
TxDOT held digital and in-person public conferences concerning the venture this week. Extra details about the enlargement is obtainable on the venture web site.
