Project Description

T-2001

This project consisted of multiple median closures and modifications on Bellaire Boulevard from Mary Bates to Beltway 8 and the addition of a westbound lane. Additionally, there have been modifications to seven existing signals and the installation of one new signal.

The Bellaire Boulevard Reconstruction Project was a joint project between the Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority (SHRA) and the City of Houston (COH). The SHRA was responsible for the design of the project while the COH was responsible for the construction of the project. The project consisted of several types of improvements along the Bellaire Boulevard corridor from Rogerdale Road to Osage Road. Below is a summary of the different types of improvements and upgrades that were constructed with this project.

LIMITS: FROM ROGERDALE RD TO OSAGE ST
WBS No. N-T02001-0001-4

COMPLETE

Project Components

Roadway Improvements

  • Rebuild the roadway
  • Dedicated left turn lanes
  • Addition of one westbound lane to the roadway
  • Dedicated turn lanes at Beltway 8 frontage roads

Underground Utility Improvements

  • New storm sewer system
  • Replaced Existing Water Lines and services
  • Replaced Existing Wastewater Lines and services

Hardscape and Landscape Improvements

Replaced old sidewalks with new concrete sidewalks with paver insets

  • Pavers
  • Benches
  • Over 250 Trees Planted
  • Traffic Signal Planter Rings
  • Planter Walls
  • Irrigation Systems
  • Planter Pots
  • Street Lights

Traffic Management Improvements

  • New Traffic Signals with Pedestrian communications
    • Beltway 8 northbound and southbound frontage roads
    • Pella Dr.
    • Corporate Dr.
    • Ranchester Dr.
    • Gessner Rd.
    • Mary Bates Blvd
    • Harbor Town Dr.