The reopening of University Boulevard has been postponed until next week. This delay is necessary to accommodate traffic signal light programming prior to opening the roadway.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
For any inquiries or concerns regarding this project, please contact Danny Cameron, Public Works Director, at 713-662-5846 or via email at dcameron@westutx.gov.
For more information or to sign up for alerts, visit www.westutx.gov/eastside.
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5/30/2024: Due to inclement weather, the reopening of University Boulevard has been delayed. The roadway must be completely dry for crews to apply the required traffic lane striping. We anticipate University Boulevard to be reopened by the end of the day on Friday, June 7, weather permitting.
We appreciate your patience and look forward to completing Package 1 of the East Side Paving and Drainage Improvement Project.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact the Public Works Department:
Danny Cameron – Public Works Director
713-662-5846
dcameron@westutx.gov
Lauren Kimble – Special Projects Coordinator
713-662-5858
lkimble@westutx.gov
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4/12/2024: The City is in the final stages of completing the Eastside Paving and Drainage Improvement Project Package 1. The crews continue to make significant strides in installing the 48-inch storm sewer pipe, the two remaining junction boxes, and repaving the roadway on Wakeforest Ave. and University Blvd. Restoration crews are working on the sod replacement and irrigation repairs. The City is aware of the streetlight outages along University Blvd. and is working with CenterPoint to have this addressed after the project is completed. Package 1 remains on schedule for completion by May.
Package 2 of the East Side Paving and Drainage Improvement Project is anticipated to begin in May. Package 2 includes paving and drainage upgrades along Wakeforest Avenue from Tangley Street to Pemberton Street, Rice from Wakeforest to Kirby Dr., and Duke Street from Buffalo Speedway to Wakeforest Avenue.
For any inquiries or concerns regarding this project, please feel free to reach out to Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov.
A town hall meeting will be held with the project engineers at the Community Building on April 30 at 6:00pm. For more information about Package 2, please visit www.westutx.gov/eastside
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2/28/2024: The East Side Paving and Drainage Project Package 1 is progressing as scheduled. From the south side of Annapolis St. to Kirby Dr., paving crews are working on the remaining portion of the roadway, driveway aprons, ramps, and curbs. While on the southside intersection of Wakeforest Ave. and University Blvd., crews are working on the remaining waterline and reinforced concrete pipes. Once this has been completed, the paving crew will finish the south side of Wakeforest Ave, which will take approximately 6 – 8 weeks to complete.
The contractor (Conrad Construction) is working simultaneously on two phases of the project to expedite the work and meet the completion date this spring.
We kindly request drivers to plan their travel routes accordingly, as temporary delays may occur in the affected areas. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
For any inquiries or concerns regarding this project, please reach out to Eduardo Barreto, Capital Projects Manager, at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov.
For more information or to sign up for alerts, visit www.westutx.gov/eastside.
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1/12/2024: Starting, Today January 12, the south side intersection of Wakeforest Ave. and University Blvd. will be temporarily closed for approximately 3 – 4 weeks.
On Tuesday, January 16, the Contractor (Conrad Construction) will begin the paving portion on the south side of University Blvd. between Wakeforest Ave. to Kirby Dr. The south side intersection of Wakeforest Ave. and University Blvd. will be temporarily closed for approximately 8 – 9 weeks. During this time work will consist of installing the reinforced concrete pipes, junction boxes, waterline, and paving.
Crews will remove all driveway aprons and they will be replaced with a light broom finish, no pigment, color, tile, brick, or patterning shall be placed or installed. Prior to removal, notification will be provided to move cars out of garages and driveways. The Contractor is working quickly to restore driveway access to all impacted residents.
We kindly request drivers to plan their travel routes accordingly, as temporary delays may occur in the affected areas. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this period and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
For any inquiries or concerns regarding this project, please feel free to reach out to Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov.
For more information about this project or to sign up for alerts, visit www.westutx.gov/eastside.
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1/5/2024: Beginning Wednesday, January 10, the Contractor (Conrad Construction) will begin a traffic switch on University Blvd. between Buffalo Speedway and Kirby Dr. Crews will start work at 8 a.m. on Wednesday and are expected to complete the traffic switch within 4 - 5 hours. Once completed, all traffic will flow one way in the westbound lane of University Blvd. The purpose of the switch is to begin the installation of the remaining inlets, roadway, curbs, driveway aprons, and restoration on the south side of University Blvd.
- Traffic - Traffic pattern will be shifted to the north side of the roadway on University Blvd. and will allow only westbound travel.
- Buffalo Speedway Detour – Eastbound traffic on Buffalo Speedway will be detoured north to Rice Blvd. to continue east to Kirby.
- Work Zone – Construction will be isolated to the south side lanes on University Blvd. from Buffalo Speedway to Kirby Dr.
Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologies for the inconvenience this may cause. Please note that inclement weather may postpone work activities until the following day.
To view important alerts or to sign up to receive project updates for the Eastside Paving and Drainage Improvement Project, please visit www.westutx.gov/eastside
If you have any questions about this project please contact Capital Project Manager, Eduardo Barreto by email at ebarreto@westutx.gov or by phone at 713-662-5848
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12/12/2023: Beginning tomorrow, December 13, the north side intersection of Annapolis St. and University Blvd. will be closed to allow paving crews to pour new concrete from Wakeforest Ave. to Annapolis St. The intersection is anticipated to reopen on Monday, December 18 by the end of the day.
As the construction on University Blvd. moves forward, the installation of the new 60” storm sewer pipe from Buffalo Speedway to Kirby Dr. on University Blvd. has been completed and installed. The contractor is expected to finish the remaining water portion of the job located between Lake St. and Kirby Dr. on University Blvd. by December 22. The paving crews are actively working on liming, forming, and pouring the remaining roadway, driveways, and curbs from Wakeforest Ave. to Kirby St. on the north side of University Blvd. This project remains on schedule with anticipated completion in Spring 2024.
If you have questions about this project please contact Capital Projects Manager, Eduardo Barreto by email at ebarreto@westutx.gov or by phone at 713-662-5848
To sign up to receive news and updates on the Eastside Paving and Drainage Improvement Project or for more information, please visit www.westutx.gov/eastside.
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11/28/2023: Today, November 28, an essential road closure will be in effect at the intersection of Lake St. and University Blvd. We anticipate the work to be completed by the end of the day and the intersection to reopen on the same day. During this closure drivers traveling eastbound on University Blvd. will be diverted to take Annapolis St. to Rice Blvd. to continue towards Kirby Dr.
The purpose of this closure is to facilitate an open-cut procedure on the existing roadway. This is necessary to safely install the new 4” waterline.
Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused. Please note that inclement weather may postpone work activities until the following day. Residents should continue to exercise caution around the construction site and abide by all traffic.
If you have questions about this project please contact Capital Projects Manager, Eduardo Barreto by email at ebarreto@westutx.gov or by phone at 713-662-5848
To sign up to receive news and updates on the Eastside Paving and Drainage Improvement Project or for more information, please visit www.westutx.gov/eastside.
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11/16/2023: The intersection of Annapolis St. and University Blvd. has reopened for the evening. However, the intersection will close again tomorrow, Friday, November 17, at 8 a.m. to allow crews to finish installing the new waterline and steal casing around the pipe. During this closure drivers traveling eastbound on University Blvd. will be diverted around the closure to continue towards Kirby Dr.
Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused.
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11/14/2023: On Thursday, November 16, an essential road closure will be in effect at the intersection of Annapolis St. and University Blvd. We anticipate the work to be completed by the end of the day and the intersection to reopen on the same day. During this closure drivers traveling eastbound on University Blvd. will be diverted to take Wakeforest Ave. to Rice Blvd. to continue towards Kirby Dr.
The purpose of this closure is to facilitate an open-cut procedure on the existing roadway. This is necessary to safely install the new 4” waterline and 12” steal casing that goes around the pipe.
Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused. Please note that inclement weather may postpone work activities until the following day. Residents should continue to exercise caution around the construction site and abide by all traffic.
If you have questions about this project please contact Capital Projects Manager, Eduardo Barreto by email at ebarreto@westutx.gov or by phone at 713-662-5848
To sign up to receive news and updates on the Eastside Paving and Drainage Improvement Project or for more information, please visit www.westutx.gov/eastside.
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10/30/2023 - The Contractor, Conrad Construction, will be initiating work on the south side of University Blvd. between the 2700 – 2900 blocks starting on November 1, weather permitting. This work will continue to expedite the paving portion of Phase 2 of this project. A portion of the traffic flow will be shifted to allow work on the south side of the roadway.
Work Zone: The Contractor will be working in multiple work zones concurrently:
- The north side of the 2600 – 2700 blocks of University Blvd. will consist of pavement removal and installation of a new storm sewer pipe, and the installation of new pavement.
- The south side of the 2700 - 2900 blocks of University Blvd. work will consist of pavement removal and new pavement installation.
- The south side intersection of Belmont St. will be closed for approximately 4 – 5 weeks. The north side intersection of Belmont St. is anticipated to reopen by the end of the day on November 6.
Driveway Access: Driveway access within the current work zone will be impacted for 6 – 8 weeks at minimum. Crews will remove all driveway aprons and will be replaced with a light broom finish, no pigment, color, tile, brick, or patterning shall be placed or installed. Before removal, notification will be provided ahead of time to move cars out of garages and driveways. The Contractor is working quickly to restore driveway access to all impacted residents.
If you have questions about this project please contact Capital Projects Manager, Eduardo Barreto by email at ebarreto@westutx.gov or by phone at 713-662-5848.
To sign up to receive news and updates on the Eastside Paving and Drainage Improvement Project or for more information, please visit www.westutx.gov/eastside.
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10/12/2023: As the construction on University Blvd. continues, the Contractor (Conrad Construction) has deployed multiple crews throughout the project to work on installing the new storm sewer pipe, waterline installation, and paving.
Work Zones:
North Side of University Blvd –
- 2600 Block – Installation of the junction box tying into Kirby Drive has been completed.
- 2900 Block –Sanitary sewer line relocated
South Side of University Blvd –
- 3000 - 3100 Blocks – Completing the forming and pouring the new driveway aprons and curbs to 60’ west of Belmont.
Current Side Street Intersection Closures –
- The north side intersection of Belmont St. and University Blvd. is estimated to reopen by the end of the day on October 27.
On Monday, October 16 at 9:00 a.m. there will be planned water disruption in the 2600 block of University affecting 14 homes. All impacted homes will be notified via door hanger. The outage is expected to last 4-6 hours.
Driveway Access: Driveway access within the current work zone may be impacted for 4 - 6 weeks at minimum. Crews will remove all driveway aprons and will be replaced with a light broom finish, no pigment, color, tile, brick, or patterning shall be placed or installed. Prior to removal, notification will be provided to move cars out of garages and driveways. The Contractor is working quickly to restore driveway access to all impacted residents.
Residents should continue to exercise caution around the construction site and abide by all traffic. Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. City staff will continue to work with the contractor to mitigate impacts whenever possible.
If you have questions about this project please contact Capital Projects Manager, Eduardo Barreto by email at ebarreto@westutx.gov or by phone at 713-662-5848.
To sign up to receive news and updates on the Eastside Paving and Drainage Improvement Project or for more information, please visit www.westutx.gov/eastside
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9/20/2023: As the construction on University Blvd. continues, the Contractor (Conrad Construction) has deployed multiple crews throughout the project to work on installing the new storm sewer pipe, waterline installation, and paving.
Work Zones:
North Side of University Blvd –
- 2600 Block – Installation of a junction box & new storm sewer pipe.
- 2700 – 2800 Blocks – Forming of the roadway and pouring concrete for the new pavement installation.
- 2800 Block – Installation of a junction box & new storm sewer pipe.
- 2900 Block – Installation of waterline & testing of new waterline. The new water line will not be connected until water quality testing has been completed.
South Side of University Blvd –
- 2900 – 3000 Blocks – Forming of the roadway and pouring concrete for the new pavement installation.
Current Side Street Intersection Closures:
- The south side intersection of Vanderbilt St. and University Blvd. reopened yesterday!
- The north side intersection of Belmont St. and University Blvd. is estimated to reopen by the end of the day on October 13.
Driveway Access: Driveway access within the current work zone may be impacted for 4 - 6 weeks at minimum. Crews will remove all driveway aprons and will be replaced with a light broom finish, no pigment, color, tile, brick, or patterning shall be placed or installed. Prior to removal, notification will be provided to move cars out of garages and driveways. The Contractor is working quickly to restore driveway access to all impacted residents.
Residents should continue to exercise caution around the construction site and abide by all traffic. Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. City staff will continue to work with the contractor to mitigate impacts whenever possible.
If you have questions about this project please contact Capital Projects Manager, Eduardo Barreto by email at ebarreto@westutx.gov or by phone at 713-662-5848.
To sign up to receive news and updates on the Eastside Paving and Drainage Improvement Project or for more information, please visit www.westutx.gov/eastside
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8/14/2023: The Contractor, Conrad Construction, has initiated work in the 2600 - 2700 blocks of University Blvd. This work will continue from Kirby Drive towards Wakeforest St.
Beginning Wednesday, August 16 the Contractor will begin work in Phase 2 of the project to expedite the progress. A portion of the traffic flow will be shifted to allow for work on the south side of the roadway. Once all work has been completed on Phase 1 (north side of the roadway) all crews will move to Phase 2 (south side of the roadway) to complete paving.
Traffic Control: The traffic flow will continue to be east bound only, but will shift to the south side of the roadway in the 3000 & 3100 blocks of University Blvd.
Work Zone: The Contractor will be working in multiple work zones concurrently.
- The north side of the 2600 - 2700 blocks will consist of pavement removal and installation of new storm sewer pipe, and the installation of new pavement.
- The south side of the 3000 - 3100 blocks of University Blvd. work will consist of pavement removal and new pavement installation.
Driveway Access: Driveway access within the current work zone will be impacted for 4 - 6 weeks at minimum. Crews will remove all driveway aprons and will be replaced 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. The Contractor is working quickly to restore driveway access to all impacted residents.
If you have questions about this project please contact Capital Projects Manager, Eduardo Barreto by email at ebarreto@westutx.gov or by phone at 713-662-5848.
To sign up to receive news and updates on the Eastside Paving and Drainage Improvement Project or for more information, please visit www.westutx.gov/eastside.
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8/9/2023: The Contractor (Conrad Construction) will pour concrete tomorrow, August 10 at 6 a.m. between the 2800 - 2900 blocks of University Blvd. Please note, due to the high temperatures we have been experiencing, the concrete pours may be scheduled outside of normal work hours. This is to help reduce cracking and inconsistencies in the concrete. The Contractor will mitigate the use of backup beepers and loud equipment when possible.
Starting Monday, August 14th, an essential road closure will be in effect at the intersection of Belmont and University Blvd. The purpose of this closure is to facilitate an open-cut procedure on the existing roadway. This procedure is necessary to safely install the new proposed 8” waterline under the new storm sewer and to avoid the existing sanitary sewer force main, ensuring the health and safety of all residents. We anticipate the completion of this work and the reopening of the intersection by the end of the day on Tuesday, August 15th. During this closure drivers traveling eastbound on University will be diverted to take alternate routes to continue toward Kirby Dr.
Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused. Please note, inclement weather may postpone work activities until the following day.
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7/31/2023: Conrad Construction has restored driveway access for residents living in the 3000 – 3100 blocks of University Blvd. The construction crews are continuing their work installing the remaining 60” storm sewer pipe in the 2800 – 2900 blocks of University Blvd. This work is anticipated to continue through the month of August.
To ensure smooth coordination and minimize disruptions for upcoming residents, City staff is actively collaborating with the contractor to streamline paving work to restore driveway access in a timely manner. Our goal is to mitigate any potential delays in driveway access during this phase of the project.
As per City Standards, it is important to note that the finish on all public driveway approaches and sidewalks will be restored to natural concrete with a light broom finish. No pigment, color, tile, brick, or patterning shall be used or installed during restoration.
We kindly request drivers to plan their travel routes accordingly, as temporary delays may occur in the affected areas. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this period and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
For any inquiries or concerns regarding this project, please feel free to reach out to Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov.
For more information about this project or to sign up for alerts, visit www.westutx.gov/eastside.
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7/18/2023: The Contractor (Conrad Construction) will pour concrete tomorrow, July 19 at 5 a.m. in the 2900 – 3100 blocks of University Blvd. Please note, due to the high temperatures we have been experiencing, the concrete pours must be scheduled outside of normal work hours. This is to help reduce cracking and inconsistencies in the concrete. The Contractor will mitigate the use of backup beepers and loud equipment when possible. We appreciate your understanding and patience. 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.
If you have questions about this project please contact Capital Projects Manager, Eduardo Barreto by email at ebarreto@westutx.gov or by phone at 713-662-5848.
To sign up to receive news and updates on the Eastside Paving and Drainage Improvement Project or for more information, please visit www.westutx.gov/eastside
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7/13/2023: The Contractor (Conrad Construction) will pour concrete tomorrow, July 14 at 5:00 a.m. in the 2900 – 3100 blocks of University Blvd. Please note, due to the high temperatures we have been experiencing, the concrete pours must be scheduled outside of normal work hours. This is to help reduce cracking and inconsistencies in the concrete. The Contractor will mitigate the use of backup beepers and loud equipment when possible. We appreciate your understanding and patience. 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.
If you have questions about this project please contact Capital Projects Manager, Eduardo Barreto by email at ebarreto@westutx.gov or by phone at 713-662-5848.
To sign up to receive news and updates on the Eastside Paving and Drainage Improvement Project or for more information, please visit www.westutx.gov/eastside
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7/11/2023: The Contractor (Conrad Construction) will pour concrete tomorrow, July 12 at 6:00 a.m. in the 2900 – 3100 blocks of University Blvd. Please note, due to the high temperatures we have been experiencing, the concrete pours must be scheduled outside of normal work hours. This is to help reduce cracking and inconsistencies in the concrete. The Contractor will mitigate the use of backup beepers and loud equipment when possible. We appreciate your understanding and patience. Please note, inclement weather will postpone work activities to the following day.
If you have questions about this project please contact Capital Projects Manager, Eduardo Barreto by email at ebarreto@westutx.gov or by phone at 713-662-5848.
To sign up to receive news and updates on the Eastside Paving and Drainage Improvement Project or for more information, please visit www.westutx.gov/eastside
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7/10/2023: As a reminder, the contractor began pouring concrete on University Blvd. this morning at 5 a.m. Residents traveling in the area should expect delays from the 3100 block to the 2600 block of University Blvd. as concrete and delivery trucks work in the area. We encourage taking alternate routes to get to your destination. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
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7/5/2023: Due to weather conditions, the concrete pour originally scheduled for Wednesday, July 5 has been rescheduled to Friday, July 7 at 10 a.m. and Monday, July 10 at 5 a.m. When concrete pours are scheduled outside of normal work hours the Contractor will mitigate the use of backup beepers and loud equipment when possible. We appreciate your understanding and patience. Please note, inclement weather will postpone work activities to the following day.
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6/30/2023: The Contractor (Conrad Construction) has moved east into the intersection of Belmont & University Blvd towards Wakeforest.
The paving portion of the 2800 & 2900 blocks of University Blvd has been scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 5 at approximately 5 a.m. Please note, due to the high temperatures we have been experiencing, the concrete pours must be scheduled outside of normal work hours. This is to help reduce cracking and inconsistencies in the concrete. The Contractor will mitigate the use of backup beepers and loud equipment when possible. We appreciate your understanding and patience. Please note, inclement weather will postpone work activities to the following day.
Work Zone:
- North Side of 2800 & 2900 blocks of University Blvd: The Contractor will focus on re-paving the roadway beginning at Buffalo Speedway and working towards Belmont.
- North Side of 3000 & 3100 blocks of University Blvd: The contractor has begun removing the pavement. Once removed the existing storm sewer pipe will be removed and replaced with a larger storm sewer pipe. The roadway will then be repaved.
Driveway Access: Driveway access within the current work zone will be impacted for 4 - 6 weeks at minimum. Crews will remove all driveway aprons and will be replaced 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. The Contractor is working quickly to restore driveway access to all impacted residents.
Traffic Control: The entire length of University Blvd from Buffalo Speedway to Kirby Drive will continue to be one-way traffic eastbound with the westbound lane closed. Westbound traffic will be detoured via Rice Blvd.
If you have questions about this project please contact Capital Projects Manager, Eduardo Barreto by email at ebarreto@westutx.gov or by phone at 713-662-5848.
To sign up to receive news and updates on the Eastside Paving and Drainage Improvement Project or for more information, please visit www.westutx.gov/eastside
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6/5/2023: Great progress has been made on Package 1 of the East Side Paving & Drainage Improvement Project! Conrad Construction has been hard at work, recently completing the removal of 800 linear feet of concrete. They have also made significant headway by installing approximately 350 linear feet of storm sewer pipe. For more information about this project or to sign up for alerts please visit, www.westutx.gov/eastside.
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4/17/2023: Beginning Monday, April 24 construction will begin on the East Side Paving & Drainage Project Package One.
Package One is broken down into 2 phases.
- Phase One: Removal of the pavement, storm sewer pipe upsizing followed by repaving the roadway.
- Phase Two: Removal & replacement of pavement.
Work Zone: North side of the 3000 & 3100 Blocks of University Blvd. – Residents can expect work to start at Buffalo Speedway on University Blvd and move east toward Belmont St. This will be a rolling work zone that will continue to progress to Kirby Drive.
Within this work zone the contractor will begin by removing the pavement. Once removed the existing storm sewer pipe will be removed and replaced with a larger storm sewer pipe. The roadway will then be repaved.
Driveway Access: Driveway access within the current work zone will be impacted for 4 - 6 weeks at minimum. Crews will remove all driveway aprons and will be replaced 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.
Traffic Control: The entire length of University Blvd from Buffalo Speedway to Kirby Drive will be transitioned to one-way traffic eastbound with the westbound lane closed. Westbound traffic will be detoured via Rice Blvd.
If you have questions about this project please contact Capital Projects Manager, Eduardo Barreto by email at ebarreto@westutx.gov or by phone at 713-662-5848.