Buffalo Speedway Project Alerts

2/3/2023: The re-opening of Buffalo Speedway has been delayed. The roadway cannot be re-opened until the striping is completed, but the completion has been delayed due to inclement weather as striping cannot be done when the concrete is wet. The tentative re-opening date is February 17, 2023, weather permitting. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts 

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov

1/20/2023: The highly anticipated re-opening of Buffalo Speedway has been postponed due to inclement weather and supply chain issues. The tentative re-opening date is February 7, 2023, weather permitting. 

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts 

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov

1/10/2023: Beginning Wednesday January 11, the contractor (SER) will begin setting up traffic control for the installation of brick pavers at the intersection of Rice Blvd. and Buffalo Speedway. The installation will be completed in two steps with each step taking approximately one week. The intersection will be re-opened once the work has been completed.

Step One – West Side: 
Traffic – Traffic pattern will be shifted to the east side of the roadway and will allow only southbound. 
Rice Blvd. Detour – Eastbound traffic on Rice Blvd. will be detoured south on Rutgers, east down University Blvd and then north on Belmont to then continue east down Rice Blvd. 
Work Zone – Construction will be isolated to the west side of the intersection. 

Step Two – East Side:  
Traffic – Traffic pattern will be shifted to the west side of the roadway and will allow only southbound. 
Rice Blvd. Detour -  Westbound traffic on Rice Blvd. will be detoured south on Belmont, west down University Blvd and the north on Rutgers to then continue west down Rice Blvd. 
Work Zone – Construction will be isolated to the east side of the intersection.  

Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. Please note, inclement weather may postpone work activities until the following day. 

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts 

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov

12/28/2022: Beginning Tuesday January 3, the contractor (SER) will begin setting up traffic control for the installation of brick pavers at the intersection of University Blvd. and Buffalo Speedway. The installation will be completed in two steps with each step taking approximately one week. The intersection will be re-opened once the work has been completed. 

Step One – East Side:

• Traffic – Traffic pattern will be shifted to the west side of the roadway and will allow only southbound travel.
• University Blvd. Detour - Eastbound traffic on University Blvd. will be detoured north on Rutgers then east down Rice Blvd and then south down Belmont to then continue east down University Blvd.
• Work Zone – Construction will be isolated to the west side of the intersection

Step Two – West Side:

• Traffic – Traffic pattern will be shifted to the east side of the roadway and will allow only southbound travel.
• University Blvd. Detour - Westbound traffic on University Blvd. will be detoured north on Belmont, east down Rice Blvd and then south down Rutgers to then continue east down University Blvd.
• Work Zone – Construction will be isolated to the east side of the intersection.

We would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding during the construction period. The completion of these repairs will improve the safety of the roadway for all travelers. 

For further questions or concerns, please contact Eduardo Barreto at (713)662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov

12/2/2022: Thursday, December 8, the west side intersection of Duke St. and Buffalo Speedway will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. while crews bore under the intersection to install underground conduit. The intersection will be re-opened once the work has been completed.

Beginning Monday, Monday December 12, the contractor (SER) will begin setting up traffic control for the installation of brick pavers at the intersection of Sunset Blvd. and Buffalo Speedway.  The installation will be completed in two steps with each step taking approximately one week. The intersection will be re-opened once the work has been completed.

Step One – West Side:

• Traffic – Traffic pattern will be shifted to the east side of the roadway and will allow both north and southbound travel.
• Sunset Blvd. Detour – Eastbound traffic on Sunset Blvd. will be detoured north on Rutgers, east down Albans and then south down Buffalo speedway to then continue east down Sunset Blvd.
• Work Zone – Construction will be isolated to the west side of the intersection.

Step Two – East Side:

• Traffic – Traffic pattern will be shifted to the west side of the roadway and will allow both north and southbound travel.
• Sunset Blvd. Detour – Westbound traffic on Sunset Blvd. will be detoured south down Belmont then west down Rice Blvd to north on Rutgers to then continue westbound on Sunset.
• Work Zone – Construction will be isolated to the east side of the intersection.

Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  Please note, inclement weather may postpone work activity until the following day.

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov

Update 11/4/2022: Tuesday, November 8, the east side intersection of Pittsburg St. and Buffalo Speedway will be closed for approximately 2 – 3 weeks while crews begin excavating prior to paving for Phase 3 Step 3. The intersection will be re-opened once the work has been completed. Please note, inclement weather may postpone work activity until the following day. 

Current Closure Updates: 

• East side intersection of Duke St. and Buffalo Speedway – Estimated to re-open Tuesday, November 8. 
• East side intersection of Carnegie St. and Buffalo Speedway – Estimated to re-open Wednesday, November 9.  
• East side intersection of University Blvd. and Buffalo Speedway – Estimated to re-open Friday, November 11. 

Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts.

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.go

9/28/2022: Monday, October 3^rd at 7:00AM the east side intersection of University Blvd. and Buffalo Speedway will be closed.  This closure with allow crews to begin excavating and installing a junction box for Phase 3 Step 3 of the project. Once completed the contractor will begin paving at the intersection. The intersection will be temporarily closed for approximately 6 – 8 weeks at minimum and will be re-opened once the work has been completed. Additionally, the east side intersection of Carnegie and Buffalo Speedway will be closed beginning Tuesday, October 4^th at 7:00 a.m. The intersection will be closed for approximately 2-3 weeks. This closure will allow crews to pave the intersection. Please note, inclement weather may postpone work activity until the following day. 

UNIVERSITY DETOUR INFORMATION: Westbound traffic will be detoured north on to Belmont, then west on to Rice Blvd. to continue northbound on Buffalo Speedway or westbound on Rice Blvd. Eastbound traffic will be detoured north on to Rutgers then east onto Rice Blvd. to continue north on Buffalo Speedway or eastbound on Rice Blvd. 

Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts.

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov. 

9/19/2022: Thursday, September 22 at 7:00 a.m. the east side intersection of Duke St. and Buffalo Speedway will be closed for approximately 2-3 weeks while crews begin excavating to install junction boxes. The intersection will be re-opened once the work has been completed. Note that inclement weather may postpone work activity until the following day.

Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts.

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov. 

9/14/2022: With the recent completion of all underground storm sewer boxes as part of Phase 2 and Phase 3-Step 2, the contractor (SER) is finalizing paving of the intersection and medians at W. Holcombe & Buffalo Speedway.  This intersection is anticipated to be fully reopened the week of September 19, weather permitting.  

Moving towards the last leg of the project, Phase 3 Step 3, the week of September 19, crews will begin switching the traffic pattern on Buffalo Speedway and closing the west side intersection of Rice Blvd.

Phase 3 Step 3 

This phase consists of installation of new inlets, junction boxes located at Duke St. and University Blvd., sidewalk ramps, driveway aprons, and roadway paving between W. Holcombe and Rice Blvd.

• Traffic – Traffic pattern will be shifted to the west side and reduced to one-way southbound only between Rice Boulevard and W. Holcombe Boulevard. Northbound traffic will be restricted and will be detoured to Kirby Drive.
• Rice Blvd. Detour – Traffic traveling east on Rice Blvd. will be detoured south on Rutgers, east on University Blvd. Traffic traveling west on Rice Blvd. will be detoured south on Belmont and west on University Blvd.
• Work Zone – Construction will be a “rolling zone” on a block by block basis as in previous steps.

Impacted Residents will be notified ahead of time before construction begins. Note that inclement weather may postpone work activities until the following day.

• Driveway Access – Driveway access will be impacted for 3 – 4 weeks at minimum. Crews will remove all driveway aprons and replace with a light broom finish, no pigment, color, tile, brick or patterning shall be placed or installed. Prior to removal, notification will be provided ahead of time to move cars out of garages and driveways.
• Intersections – Intersections to side streets along Buffalo Speedway will remain open until the rolling work zone reaches a particular intersection. Pavement of intersections will utilize high strength compression concrete that will expedite opening the intersections once pavement work is completed.

Project staff will work diligently to provide ample notification to affected residents and alternative options during construction of each step.

All residents living around Buffalo Speedway are highly encouraged to sign up for news and alerts for this project. Please visit www.westutx.gov/buffalo for more details.

If you have any questions regarding the Buffalo Speedway Project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at (713) 662-5847 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov.

August 17,2022: 

Monday, August 22 at 8:00 a.m. the west side intersection of Carnegie St. and Buffalo Speedway will be closed while crews begin excavating and preparing to pour concrete for the intersection. The intersection will be temporarily closed for 1 – 2 weeks at a minimum and will be re-opened once the work has been completed. Please note, inclement weather may postpone work activity until the following day.

Current intersection closure updates:

• The western intersection of Duke Street and Buffalo Speedway will reopen on August 22.
• The eastern and western intersections of Cason Street and Buffalo Speedway will remain closed for the remainder of Phase 3 Step 2 and 3 of the project.
• The western intersection of Pittsburg Street and Buffalo Speedway will remain closed for approximately the next 4 weeks.
• The western intersection of Amherst Street and Buffalo Speedway will remain closed for approximately the next 4 weeks.
• The eastern and western intersection of Georgetown Street and Buffalo Speedway will remain closed for approximately the next 4 weeks.

Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts.

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov.  

 August 3, 2022:

The Buffalo Speedway project has reached a major milestone. The contractor has completed installing approximately 13,000 linear feet of all the new storm sewer boxes spanning from the outfall at Poor Farm Ditch behind St. Vincent De Paul Church to Bissonnet St. on Buffalo Speedway. This substantially completes the underground storm sewer pipe installation for this project. A few junction box connections remain to be installed at various intersections at Pittsburg, Duke and University Blvd, as well as curb inlets, roadway and driveway apron paving for the east and west side of Buffalo between W. Holcombe and Rice.. The project remains on schedule for completion in early 2023.

To view important alerts regarding the Buffalo Speedway Project visit, www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts  

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov

**UPDATE** The temporary closure of the west side intersection of Pittsburg Street and Buffalo Speedway that was originally scheduled for Wednesday, August 3 has been postponed until Friday, August 5.

July 29, 2022: Wednesday, August 3 at 8:00 a.m. the west side intersection of Pittsburg St. and Buffalo Speedway will be closed while crews begin excavating and installing junction boxes for Phase 3 Step 2 of the project. The intersection will be temporarily closed for approximately 2 – 3 weeks at a minimum and will be re-opened once the work has been completed. Note that inclement weather may postpone work activity until the following day.

Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts.

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov.  

July 12, 2022: Thursday, July 14 at 7 a.m. the following closures will be implemented:

• The east and west side intersections of Amherst St. and Buffalo Speedway
• The east side intersection of Jarrard St. and Buffalo Speedway
• Buffalo Speedway north of University Blvd. and Buffalo Speedway south of Rice Blvd.

This closure will remain for approximately 4 – 5 weeks at a minimum while crews begin removing roadway to complete the installation of the final section of storm sewer boxes. The intersections will be re-opened once the work has been completed. Note that inclement weather may postpone work activities until the following day.

University/Buffalo Detour Plan:
 All east and westbound traffic attempting to cross Buffalo Speedway will be detoured as follows:

Eastbound traffic on University – eastbound traffic approaching Buffalo Speedway will be detoured north on Rutgers, east on Rice Blvd across Buffalo Speedway, South on Belmont, and east onto University.

Westbound traffic on University - westbound traffic approaching Buffalo Speedway will be detoured north onto Belmont, west on Rice Blvd, south on Rutgers, and west onto University.

Northbound Traffic on Buffalo Speedway – northbound traffic approaching University Blvd will be detoured east on University Blvd, north to Belmont, west to Rice Blvd. and north on Buffalo Speedway or continue west on Rice Blvd.

Southbound traffic on Buffalo Speedway – drivers wanting to continue south to W. Holcombe are encouraged to detour on Bissonnet.  All other southbound traffic approaching Rice Blvd will be detoured either east or west onto Rice Blvd

Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts.

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov.  

July 7, 2022: Monday, July 11 it will be necessary to reclose University Boulevard and Buffalo Speedway for 4 - 6 weeks. During this time crews will begin the installation and leveling of the new storm sewer boxes and junction box.

University/Buffalo Detour Plan:
 All east and westbound traffic attempting to cross Buffalo Speedway will be detoured as follows:

Eastbound traffic on University – eastbound traffic approaching Buffalo Speedway will be detoured north on Rutgers, east on Rice Blvd across Buffalo Speedway, South on Belmont, and east onto University.

Westbound traffic on University - westbound traffic approaching Buffalo Speedway will be detoured north onto Buffalo Speedway, west on Rice Blvd, south on Rutgers, and west onto University.

All southbound traffic on Buffalo Speedway between Bissonnet and Rice wanting to access University will need to continue detouring on Bissonnet or Rice Blvd.

All northbound traffic on Buffalo Speedway between W. Holcombe and University Blvd. needing to travel eastbound on University Blvd. will be able to do so. Traffic needing to travel westbound on University Blvd. will need to detour on Rice Blvd.

Note that inclement weather may postpone work activity until the following day.

Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts.

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov.  

June 3: Monday, June 6 at 8:00 a.m. the west side intersection of Carnegie St. and Buffalo Speedway will be closed while crews begin excavating and installing the storm sewer boxes for Phase 3 Step 2 of the project. The intersection will be temporarily closed for approximately 4 -5 weeks at a minimum and will be re-opened once the work has been completed. Note that inclement weather may postpone work activity until the following day.

Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts.

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov.  

June 10: Tuesday, June 14 at 8:00 a.m. the west side intersection of Pittsburg St. and Buffalo Speedway will be closed while crews begin excavating and installing the storm sewer boxes for Phase 3 Step 2 of the project. The intersection will be temporarily closed for 3 – 4 days at a minimum and will be re-opened once the work has been completed. Note that inclement weather may postpone work activity until the following day.

June 17: Monday, June 20 at 8 a.m. the west side intersection of Duke and Buffalo Speedway will be temporarily closed while crews install dewatering equipment for the installation of the new storm sewer boxes. The intersection will be temporarily closed for approximately 4 - 6 hours and will be re-opened once the work has been completed.  Note that inclement weather may postpone work activity until the following day. 

June 24: Monday, June 27 at 7 a.m, the west side intersection of Duke St. and Buffalo Speedway will be closed while crews begin excavating and installing the storm sewer boxes. The intersection will be temporarily closed for one week minimum and will be re-opened once the work has been completed. Note that inclement weather may postpone work activity until the following day.

June 29: UPDATE as of 4:30 p.m. - The temporary University Boulevard and Buffalo Speedway closure planned for tomorrow, June 30 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, July 5. This intersection will be closed for approximately 4-6 hours while crews install dewatering equipment ahead of the installation of the new storm sewer boxes. The intersection will be reopened once the work has been completed. 
 Please use the detour plan below on Tuesday, July 5.

The closure for Wednesday, July 6 will be rescheduled for a later date.

We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thursday, June 30 at 7 a.m., the west side intersection of University Boulevard and Buffalo Speedway will be temporarily closed for approximately 4 - 6 hours while crews install dewatering equipment ahead of the installation of the new storm sewer boxes. The intersection will be re-opened once the work has been completed.

Wednesday, July 6, it will be necessary to reclose this intersection for 4 - 6 weeks. During this time crews will begin the installation and leveling of the new storm sewer boxes and junction box.

University/Buffalo Detour Plan:
 All east and westbound traffic attempting to cross Buffalo Speedway will be detoured as follows:

Eastbound traffic on University – eastbound traffic approaching Buffalo Speedway will be detoured north on Rutgers, east on Rice Blvd across Buffalo Speedway, South on Belmont, and east onto University.

Westbound traffic on University - westbound traffic approaching Buffalo Speedway will be detoured north onto Buffalo Speedway, west on Rice Blvd, south on Rutgers, and west onto University.

All southbound traffic on Buffalo Speedway between Bissonnet and Rice wanting to access University will need to continue detouring on Bissonnet or Rice Blvd.

May 13: Thursday, May 19 at 8:00am the west side intersection of Carnegie and Buffalo Speedway will be temporarily closed while crews install dewatering equipment for the installation of the new storm sewer boxes for Phase 3 Step 2 of the project. The intersection will be temporarily closed for approximately 3 – 5 hours. The intersection will be re-opened once the work has been completed, note that inclement weather may postpone work activity until the following day. 

Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov

April 1, 2022: Wednesday, April 6 beginning at 8:00am, the west side intersection of Nottingham and Buffalo Speedway will be temporarily closed while crews begin removing and replacing the existing roadway paving, driveways and ADA sidewalk ramps. The intersection is expected to be closed for approximately three (3) – four (4) weeks (pending favorable weather). The intersection will be re-opened once the work has been completed. 

Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov

April 8, 2022: Monday, April 11, beginning at 8:00am, the west side intersection of Robinhood and Buffalo Speedway will be temporarily closed while crews begin removing and replacing the existing roadway paving, driveways and ADA sidewalk ramps. The intersection is expected to be closed for approximately three (3) – four (4) weeks (pending favorable weather). The intersection will be re-opened once the work has been completed. 

Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov

April 14, 2022: Wednesday, April 20, beginning at 8:00am, the west side intersection of Plumb and Buffalo Speedway will be temporarily closed while crews begin removing and replacing the existing roadway paving, driveways and ADA sidewalk ramps. The intersection is expected to be closed for approximately three (3) – four (4) weeks (pending favorable weather). The intersection will be re-opened once the work has been completed. 

Current intersection closure updates: 

• The west side intersection of Albans & Buffalo Speedway is tentatively scheduled to reopen on April 19.
• The west side intersection of Nottingham & Buffalo Speedway is tentatively scheduled to reopen on April 22.
• The east side intersection of Duke & Buffalo Speedway is tentatively scheduled to reopen on May 11.
• The west side intersection of Robinhood & Buffalo Speedway is tentatively scheduled to reopen on May 9.
• Please note, the originally scheduled closure of the west side intersection of Sunset & Buffalo Speedway has been postponed. 

Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts 

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov

April 22, 2022: UPDATE: The temporary closure of the west side intersection of Sunset Blvd. and Buffalo Speedway that was originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 27 has been postponed until further notice. 

Beginning Wednesday, April 27 at 8:00am, the west side intersection of Sunset Blvd. and Buffalo Speedway will be temporarily closed while crews begin removing and replacing the existing roadway paving and ADA sidewalk ramps. The intersection is expected to be closed for approximately three (3) – four (4) weeks (pending favorable weather). The intersection will be re-opened once the work has been completed.

UPCOMING WORK - Scheduled in early May, crews will continue to install the remaining storm sewer boxes of Phase 3 Step 2 of the project on the west side of Buffalo Speedway from W. Holcombe to University. Simultaneously the paving crew will follow behind the storm sewer box installation. Driveway access for residents on the west side of Buffalo Speedway will be impacted for approximately 3-4 weeks.  Impacted residents will be notified in advance. (Dates are subject to change) 

Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts 

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov

April 29, 2022: With the completion of Phase 3 Step 1A and 1B which included the installation of the new storm sewer boxes between Cason Street to Amherst Street on the eastside, the contractor (SER Construction) will begin Phase 3 Step 2 of the project. Phase 3 Step 2 will include the installation of new storm sewer boxes, inlets, roadway paving and driveway aprons on the west side of Buffalo Speedway from W. Holcombe to Amherst St. 

What to expect in Phase 3 Step 2:

Traffic Control – Beginning Friday, May 13, at 7am traffic will be shifted to the east side and reduced to one – way NORTHBOUND ONLY from W. Holcombe to Amherst Street. (Note - this will be a deviation from the current traffic control plan that allows southbound traffic between University and W. Holcombe.)  

Southbound traffic needing access to W. Holcombe Boulevard or other streets south of Rice Blvd on Buffalo Speedway, will be encouraged to detour east on Bissonnet, south to Kirby then west to W. Holcombe.    All other traffic traveling southbound past Bissonnet, will be detoured either east or west at Rice Blvd.

Work Zone – Construction will be a “rolling zone” on a block by block basis beginning at the intersection of W. Holcombe and Buffalo speedway progressing north towards the intersection of Amherst and Buffalo Speedway.

Driveway access – Driveway access for residents on the west side of Buffalo Speedway will be impacted for approximately 3-4 weeks. This impact will occur while the new storm boxes are installed, as well immediately after to complete the roadway paving and driveway replacement. Impacted residents will be notified in advance.

Intersections – Intersections to side streets along Buffalo Speedway south of University Blvd will remain open until the rolling work zone reaches a particular intersection. Pavement of intersections during this step will utilize high strength compression concrete that will expedite opening the intersections once pavement work is completed. 

Looking Ahead – when the project reaches the intersection of University Blvd and Buffalo Speedway, the proposed work will require a complete closure of the intersection for approximately 5-6 weeks.   This will require a specific traffic control plan for the motoring public.  Please ensure to check the project website for more details when they become available.

Intersection Closure Updates:

• The west side intersection closure of Sunset Blvd. & Buffalo Speedway originally scheduled for Wednesday April 27 has been rescheduled to be closed for 3 – 4 weeks beginning Monday, May 9. 
• The west Side Intersection of Tangley & Buffalo Speedway will be closed for approximately 3 – 4 weeks beginning on Wednesday, May 4. 
• The west side intersection of Georgetown Street and Buffalo Speedway is tentatively scheduled to reopen on June 10 (pending the completion of Phase 4 Step 2 of the project).  
• The west side intersection of Robinhood & Buffalo Speedway is tentatively scheduled to reopen on May 2.
• The west side intersection of Plumb and Buffalo Speedway is tentatively scheduled to reopen on May 18. 
• The west side intersection of Albans & Buffalo Speedway is now open.
• The west side intersection of Nottingham & Buffalo Speedway is now open.

Construction will cause disruptions. Project staff will work diligently to provide ample notification to affected residents, especially during the removal and replacement of driveways and roadway sections in front of homes. Residents and the motoring public are reminded to plan their trips accordingly, obey traffic & safety signage, and pack their patience when traveling through the construction zone.

All residents living in and around Buffalo Speedway are highly encouraged to sign up for news and alerts for this project. Please visit www.westutx.gov/buffalo for more details.

If you have any questions regarding the Buffalo Speedway Project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at (713) 662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov.

March 24, 2022: Reminder, the east side intersection of University and Buffalo Speedway will be temporarily closed tomorrow beginning at 7:00am until approximately 5:30 PM. The intersection will reopen over the weekend but will RECLOSE beginning Monday, March 28, 2022 through the rest of the week.

Tentatively scheduled April 4, 2022 at 7:00 a.m., the west side intersection of Sunset and Buffalo Speedway will be closed while crews begin the removal and replacement of the roadway surface.  The scheduled work includes demolition, ground grading & preparation, form setting and concrete installation. The intersection is anticipated to re-open in approximately 3 - 4 weeks once the work has been completed. Note that inclement weather may postpone work activity until the following day.

The closure of the east side intersection of Albans and Buffalo Speedway that was originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 23 has been rescheduled until Monday, March 28.  The intersection will be closed for approximately 3 – 4 weeks.

Current intersection closure updates:

• The eastern intersection of Duke Street and Buffalo Speedway will remain closed for approximately the next 3 weeks.
• The eastern intersection of Pittsburgh and Buffalo Speedway will open Friday, March 25.

Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov

March 18, 2022: Over the next two weeks, the following intersections along Buffalo Speedway will temporarily be closed:

•  **Friday, March 25 at 7:00 a.m. **, the east side intersection of University and Buffalo Speedway will be temporarily closed while crews install dewatering equipment for the project. This will disrupt travel trying to travel northbound on Buffalo from both sides of University Blvd.  Westbound traffic will be detoured to Belmont, then Rice to continue north or southbound travel on Buffalo Speedway. Westbound travelers wanting to access University Blvd., will need to take the detour, proceed past Buffalo Speedway on Rice Blvd., turn left onto Rutgers and onto University Blvd. Eastbound traffic will be detoured to Rutgers then Rice to continue north on Buffalo.   Access to travel southbound on Buffalo Speedway from University Blvd. will be unaffected. Eastbound travelers wanting to access University Blvd. will need take the detour, proceed past Buffalo Speedway on Rice Blvd., and turn right onto Belmont and onto University Blvd.
  • The intersection will be re-opened once the work has been completed at approximately 5:30 p.m. the same day, however the intersection will RECLOSE Monday, March 28 starting at 7:00 a.m. and remain closed for approximately 1 week (pending favorable weather) while crews install temporary drainage.  
• Beginning Wednesday March 23 at 7:00 a.m., the west side intersection of Albans Street and Buffalo Speedway will be closed while crews begin the removal and replacement of the roadway surface.  The scheduled work includes demolition, ground grading & preparation, form setting and concrete installation.  The intersection is anticipated to re-open in approximately 3 - 4 weeks once the work has been completed.  Note that inclement weather may postpone work activity until the following day. 

Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov

March 4, 2022: UPDATE: The temporary closure of the eastern intersection of Duke and Buffalo Speedway that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 8 has been postponed until Friday, March 11. The intersection is expected to be closed for approximately 4 – 5 weeks while crews complete the installation of the new storm sewer box for progression of Phase 3 Step 1A. The intersection will be re-opened once the work has been completed. During this temporary closure at Duke,  the eastern intersection of Carnegie & Buffalo Speedway will be reopened.  

March 4, 2022: Tuesday, March 8, beginning at 7am, the eastern intersection of Duke and Buffalo Speedway will be temporarily closed while crews complete underground storm sewer installation. The intersection is expected to be closed for approximately two (2) – three (3) days. The intersection will be re-opened once the work has been completed. During this temporary closure the eastern intersection of Carnegie and Buffalo Speedway will be reopened. Once the work has been completed at Duke and Buffalo Speedway the eastern intersection of Carnegie and Buffalo Speedway will temporarily close for approximately one (1) – two (2) weeks. In the event of inclement weather, the intersection closure will be postponed to the following day.

Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts                

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov

March 3, 2022: Keep yourself & others safe by keeping out of construction work zones!

A work zone is generally delineated by: orange barrels, low profile concrete barriers, orange fencing, sidewalk closures and signage.

When in doubt, keep out! 

For questions or concerns regarding site safety, contact Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or by email at ebarreto@westutx.gov

UPDATE 2/28/2022: The temporary closure of the eastern intersection of Duke and Buffalo Speedway that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 1 has been postponed until Wednesday, March 2. The intersection is expected to be closed for approximately 6-8 hours. The intersection will be re-opened once the work has been completed.

UPDATE 2/28/2022: Tuesday, March 1, beginning at 7am, the eastern intersection of Duke and Buffalo Speedway will be temporarily closed while crews install dewatering equipment for the project. The intersection is expected to be closed for approximately 6-8 hours. The intersection will be re-opened once the work has been completed.

Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts              

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov

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UPDATE 2/23/2022: On Thursday, February 24, the eastern intersection of Pittsburg and Buffalo Speedway will be closed for approximately 3 – 4 weeks while crews complete the installation of the new storm sewer boxes for the progression of Phase 3.

As a reminder, the intersection of Carnegie & Buffalo Speedway that was closed on February 14, 2022 will remain closed for approximately 2 more weeks.

Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays if traveling through the construction zone. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit, www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov

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UPDATE 2/21/2022: With the underground storm sewer installation complete for Phase 4, the contractor (SER Construction) has substantially completed the paving portion between Amherst Street to Bissonnet Street on the east side of Buffalo Speedway. Crews will begin site cleanup by removing tree protection around the area, repairing irrigation systems, completing yard leveling, installing sod and final housekeeping to area in the right-of way (ROW) affected by construction.  

Starting Monday, February 28, SER will mobilize in preparation for the upcoming traffic switch to begin Phase 4 Step 2. Work in this phase will consist of installing new storm drainage inlets, paving of roadway, driveway, and pedestrian ramps. 

What to expect in Phase 4 Step 2:

• Traffic Control – Traffic will be shifted to the east side of Buffalo Speedway and be reduced to one lane flowing in each directions between Georgetown and Bissonnet.
• Work Zone – Construction will be a “rolling zone” on a two (2) block basis beginning at the intersection of Bissonnet and Buffalo speedway progressing towards the intersection of Georgetown and Buffalo Speedway.
• Driveway Access – Driveway access for residents on the west side of Buffalo Speedway will be impacted two separate times. The first time for approximately 2-3 weeks to complete roadway paving. The second time for approximately 2-3 weeks for driveway paving. During the secondary impact residents will be able to park directly in front of their home on Buffalo Speedway.
• Intersections  – The intersection of Georgetown Street and Buffalo Speedway on the west side of Buffalo Speedway will be closed for the duration of Phase 4 Step 2. The other west intersections to side streets along Buffalo Speedway will remain open until the rolling work zone reaches a particular intersection. Pavement of intersections will utilize high strength compression that will expedite opening the intersection once pavement work is completed.

Construction will cause disruptions, however project staff will work diligently to provide ample notification to affected residents, especially during the removal and replacement of driveways and roadway sections in front of homes. Residents are reminded to pack patience when traveling through the construction zone for safety precautions.

Residents living in and around Buffalo Speedway are highly encouraged to sign up for news and alerts for this project. Please visit www.westutx.gov/buffalo for more details.

If you have any questions regarding the Buffalo Speedway Project, please contact Capital Projects Manager Eduardo Barreto at (713) 662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov.

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UPDATE 2/10/2022: Friday, February 11 beginning at 7am, the eastern intersection of Carnegie and Buffalo Speedway will be temporarily closed while crews install dewatering equipment for the project.  The intersection is expected to be closed for approximately 4-6 hours. The intersection will be re-opened once the work has been completed. 

On Monday, February 14, the eastern intersection of Carnegie and Buffalo Speedway will be closed for approximately 3 weeks while crews complete installation of the new storm sewer boxes.  The intersection will be re-opened once the work has been completed.

Project staff will work diligently to provide ample notification to affected residents.  Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts           

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov

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WATER SHUT OFF NOTICE 2/8/2022: The water shut off originally scheduled for Thursday, February 10 has been postponed until Monday, February, 14 for the west side of the 6400 block and the east side of the 6500 block of Buffalo Speedway. This water shut off will allow crews to work on necessary waterline connections in the immediate area.

Residents should anticipate the water being off for approximately 6 hours minimum between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the water shut off will be postponed to the following day. Residents may notice a slight water discoloration after the restoration of service, however, this does not affect water quality. While it is unlikely that the water shut off will affect appliances, residents are reminded to check them ahead of time to ensure proper operation.   

If you have any questions regarding water quality after service restoration, please contact the Public Works Department at 713-662-5839.

We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  

To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Buffalo Speedway Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/BuffaloAlerts       

For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov

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UPDATE 2/8/2022: Phase 3 of the Buffalo Speedway Project is now fully underway. The first series of storm sewer boxes between Cason Street to Carnegie Street are currently being installed (Phase 3 Step 1A). With the complexity of the work associated in this phase, the project has been divided into a series of steps. The work zone maps and tentative schedule for Phase 3 can be found on the City’s website. Driveway access in the work zone will be affected at times, however the contractor and project staff will notify residents ahead of time.

Residents living on or near Buffalo Speedway are highly encouraged to plan their travel accordingly as delays are expected. For project news and alerts, please visit www.westutx.gov/buffalo    

If you have any questions regarding the Buffalo Speedway Project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at (713)662-5848 or via email ebarreto@westutx.gov