West Lake Houston Parkway Bridge Repairs Scheduled April 27 to May 20

City of Houston Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin announced today that Houston Public Works will repair the West Lake Houston Parkway Bridge beginning Monday, April 27. The project should last through Wednesday, May 20th if weather cooperates. During that time, bridge traffic will narrow to two lanes.

West Lake Houston Parkway Bridge connecting Atascocita and Kingwood will narrow to two lanes for repairs from 4/27 to 5/20. Looking north toward Kings Harbor. Photo taken January 20.

Bearing Pads Being Replaced

The City will replace 14 bearing pads at a cost of $307,400. The City’s Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Fund will pay for the project. The contractor for the project is ISI Contracting, Inc.

On Monday, April 27, work will begin at 7:00 a.m. by closing of the northbound lanes of the bridge. The City will convert southbound lanes to two-way traffic. The contractor will work Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.West Lake Houston Bridge Final Repairs Scheduled

Pedestrian Sidewalks Closed

The City will also barricade pedestrian sidewalks for safety.

Look out for flagmen and orange traffic cones assisting with traffic flow.

All lanes of the West Lake Houston Parkway Bridge and pedestrian sidewalks will reopen on Wednesday, May 20, weather permitting.

For more information, please contact Mayor Pro Tem Martin’s office at (832) 393-3008 or via email at districte@houstontx.gov.

Posted by Bob Rehak on 4/17/2020 based on information from COH District E

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