Road Improvements & Drainage Projects

Precinct 4 Road Rehab Projects

ProjectLimitsTraffic PlanScope
Forest Colony DriveHwy 59 to Peters Forest Dr. Traffic Plan- Forest ColonyPlanned improvements include upgrading the pavement on the 4 lane entrance into the neighborhood. This month long project has a cost estimate of $344,200.11.
Lee Turner RoadSH 105 to 1700 ft northTraffic Plan- Lee TurnerPlanned improvements include upgrading the existing roadway from SH 105 to the county line. San Jacinto County has plans to continue the road improvements on Lee Turner in 2025.
Crockett Trace DriveSH 105 to Hunters Green DriveTraffic Plan- Crockett Trace DrivePlanned improvements include upgrading the existing into the neighborhood from SH 105 to Hunters Green Drive. This project is expected to take a several weeks and has a cost estimate of $88, 767.37. Traffic will be detoured through Crockett Martin Drive to Crockett Bend Drive.
Brian Boulevard/ North Tram RoadBrian Blvd from East River Drive to North Tram and the curve on North Tram. Traffic Plan- Brian BoulevardPlanned improvements include upgrading the exiting roadway of Brian Blvd from East River to North Tram Road. This project is expected to take a few weeks. Traffic will be detoured through 4th street.
South Trade CenterDonwick Drive to Harpers Landing Traffic Plan- South Trade CenterPlanned improvements include concrete segment repairs on South Trade Center from Donwick Drive to Harpers Landing. This project is expected to take a couple of weeks with no major closures or detours.
Desna Drive/ Tigris DriveTigris Drive from Riverwalk Drive to Desna Drive, and Desna Drive from Tigris Drive to culdesac. Traffic Plan- Desna DrivePlanned improvements include upgrading the existing roadway of Tigris Drive and Desna Drive from Tigris to the culdesac. Since there are no alternate routes, expect major delays in the mornings from 8am - 12pm. This project is expected to take a few weeks.
Schank RoadWaukegan Road to Jernigan RoadTraffic Plan- Schank RoadPlanned improvements include upgrading the existing roadway of Schank Road from Waukegan to Jernigan. Schank Road will be closed to through traffic and will be detoured through Forest Trace. Drainage improvements have already been completed, and road construction is expected to take a few weeks.
Brook Forest RoadUS 59 to Dead EndTraffic Plan- Brook Forest RdSTARTING MONDAY, 6/23, CREWS WILL BEGIN A ROAD REHAB PROJECT ON BROOK FOREST ROAD FROM US 59 TO THE DEAD END. THE PROJECT WILL BE IN 2 PHASES, STARTING AT THE DEAD END. EXPECT MAJOR DELAYS & CLOSURES IN THE MORNINGS. PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN DRIVING AROUND CREWS AND EQUIPMENT. BARRING ANY UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES LIKE WEATHER DELAYS, THIS PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS.

Precinct 4 Mobility & Drainage Projects

ProjectFromToStatusScope
David Memorial DriveCompleteImprovements for the first segment of David Memorial were completed in April 2024. Precinct 4 is working to secure funding for the remaining segment to tie into SH 242.
Ford RoadI-69Mills Branch DriveUtility Relocation OngoingPlanned improvements include reconstructing the 2-lane asphalt pavement between I-69 and SL 494, widening the existing 2-lane asphalt to a 4-lanes with a continuous turn lane between SL 494 and Ricewood Drive, and reconstructing the 2-lane asphalt section from Ricewood Drive to Mills Branch Drive. This project will signalize the Ford Road and Ricewood Drive intersection and includes modifications to SL 494 for improved conditions. Construction will be done in phases and will begin after utility relocation is completed.
Sorters Road Segment 1FM 1314North of Bentwood ChannelCompleteImprovements for Segment 1 were completed in April 2024.
Sorter Road Segment 2North of Bentwood Channel1000' south of Northpark DriveUtility Relocation OngoingPlanned improvements include upgrading the 2-lane asphalt pavement to a 4-lane asphalt section with a continuous turn lane. Utility relocations are ongoing in preparation of the future road improvements.
Old Houston Road Segment 1SH 242South of Payne RoadDesignDesign is ongoing for approximately 0.8 miles of Old Houston Road. Proposed improvements include widening the existing asphalt pavement for additional travel lanes and making necessary drainage improvements.
Porter Heights Subdivision Drainage ImprovementsCompleteConstruction for Porter Heights improvements began the second quarter of 2024. All of Duester Lane, Bobby Lane, and Louis Lane will be reconstructed, along with Porter Lane, from Alexander Lane to FM 1314, and Alexander Lane, from Hecht to Porter Lane. Each of these roadways will also have drainage work done to include regrading the ditches and driveway culvert replacement.
Porter ParkOwens RoadConstructionDesign is underway for a new park in Porter! This will be a 5 year phased project that will ultimately include a recycle center, playground equipment, trails, and other exciting amenities. The recycle center, trails, and equipment are part of phase 1 and remaining phases will be developed in the coming months/years.

Commissioner Gray has been working with local, state, and federal leaders on drainage solutions across the Precinct through partnerships and grant funding. In addition to the 12 completed outfall and channel improvements, Precinct 4 has secured $9.9 million in federal funding for continued drainage improvements to outfalls. An outfall is a point where water flows from a drain or ditch into a larger body of water, such as a creek or river. By clearing and regrading outfalls and channels, we are taking a regional approach at storm water management to reduce flood risk.