Changes are happening every day at the Shepherd Durham Project. The improvements are designed to make our roads safer for drivers, pedestrians, bike riders, and the people who live, work, and travel through the area. From new bus stops to better sidewalks, and safer bike lanes to more shade trees and better lighting, this project […]
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Total closure of Shepherd Dr. & 20th St. on Monday, March 20th in the evening. As construction progresses on the Shepherd & Durham project in the Heights, crews are working to connect newly constructed water lines into the city’s network. The work requires both Shepherd Dr. and 20th St. to be completely closed so work
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After a delay to have CenterPoint relocate a gas line, construction on Shepherd Dr. is back underway. Work on both Shepherd, Durham, and selected cross streets is part of our work to improve this important transportation corridor for drivers, bikers, and pedestrians, and construction is in full swing on both Durham and Shepherd between 15th
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We’re constantly working to enhance the quality of life for visitors and residents. Completed, current and upcoming improvements starting soon in Memorial Heights include: Completed→ The White Oak Bayou Trail Extension Pavement marking at West Dallas Currently Underway→ Shepherd Durham Project Sidewalk at Heights Blvd. & Center St. and re-striping of Heights from Washington to
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It’s exciting to see changes happening daily around Memorial Heights as work continues to build a better Houston and elevate the day-to-day experience for the people who live, work, and play in this area. The Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority has worked tirelessly on our mission of rehabilitating roadways into a hassle-free commuting experience while
Thanks to your vigilance and caution around the Shepherd/Durham and Heights at Center construction sites, we can continue moving forward as quickly as possible to minimize the inconveniences that may stem from the progress of the revitalization plan while keeping the community and the construction crews safe. We appreciate you doing your part. The Next
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We have officially kicked off construction for the Shepherd Durham Project in Memorial Heights. Waterlines are currently being installed on Shepherd, and pavement work will begin in a few weeks. The project will bring much-needed roadway improvements all along Shepherd Drive, Durham Drive, and certain cross streets from I-10 to I-610. This area hasn’t seen
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Your safety is our number one priority with any construction we undertake in the Memorial Heights community. Currently, there are multiple projects in the area that we want to ensure you are aware of and comfortable navigating. We’ve put together some helpful tips below that you can use to stay safe around these construction
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Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority has begun construction on a 1,600-foot extension of the White Oak Bayou Trail. This top-rated trail, spanning 17 miles of bikeable and hike-able green space, provides a much-loved connection to the outdoors for Houston residents. In this blog, we will update you on what to expect as the construction project
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We officially launched The Shepherd Durham Project on December 4, 2021 as the year came to an end. With construction set to begin this spring, the project will increase public safety and accessibility on Shepherd and Durham between I-610 N (North Loop) and I-10 (Katy Freeway). We expect that smartly designed infrastructure will make for
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