Construction Begins On Segment of Kingwood Drive

HOUSTON, TX — Construction crews are making repairs to one of the roadways considered among the worst in the Houston City Limits.

Crews began working on sections of Kingwood Drive on Monday, with work continuing in some capatcity through the end of June.

The scope of work includes the removal and replacement of identified deteriorated pavement sections of existing roadway along Kingwood Drive.

The goal of this effort is to preserve as well as to prolong the life of the road base while providing a smoother riding surface.

Concrete panel replacements are being done in the eastbound lanes of Kingwood Drive between The Lodge at Kingwood Apartments at 938 Kingwood Drive, and Green Oak.

Additionally, there will be a single panel replacement in the westbound lane of the Kingwood Drive and Green Oak Drive intersection.

Construction is anticipated to be complete at these locations, by Monday, June 18, weather permitting.

On June 18, crews will begin another panel replacement on Kingwood Drive in the eastbound gutter and center lanes, near Chase Bank at 2611 West Lake Houston Parkway, located just to the west of the intersection at Kingwood Drive and West Lake Houston Parkway.

Construction is anticipated to be complete by Saturday, June 30, weather permitting.

There will be one lane open at all times during the time of construction to maintain the flow of traffic.

Construction equipment movement in the driving lanes will be limited between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

During the project, drivers should expect reduced speed through the channelized area.

To ensure driver and worker safety, traffic control measures will be in place at all times.

For more information on the repairs on Kingwood Drive, please contact the District E office at (832) 393-3008 or via email at districte@houstontx.gov.

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