Most Northpark Expansion Work Shifts West of Loop 494

7/7/25 – Most current Northpark expansion work has shifted west of Loop 494 out to US59.

Work had been underway to bore underneath the UnionPacific Railroad tracks in order to connect the drainage east and west of the tracks.

*Looking west. 5′ diameter steel pipes are being forced under the tracks to convey stormwater from one side to the other.*

However, workers in the “receiving pit” encountered more unplanned utility conflicts and work stalled.

*Utility conflicts in the receiving pit west of the tracks* *are prohibiting installation of junction box for drainage.*

The boring work on hold pending approval of a plan to remove the conflicts.

Removing Old Junction Box by Sonic

Meanwhile, the focus of work has shifted west. One storm-drain crew is working to remove an old drainage structure by the Sonic driveway. See pit in front of yellow excavator below.

*Looking west. Storm sewer work near Sonic extends up and down the block.*

Getting Ready for Fast-Track Paving

This week another crew will complete the sub grade in this same area from Whataburger to LP 494 in preparation for Fast Track paving.

*Looking east at area in front of Sonic that will receive fast track paving.*

Drainage Work in Center Will Soon Begin

*Looking W from over US59. Old west bound lanes have now been removed. Before repaving, crews must install lateral drainage.*

According to the Lake Houston Redevelopment Authority’s latest update, median work between I-69 and Whataburger will also include a detention pond equalizer pipe.

*Looking east from over 59 at entry ponds.*

Eastbound Inlets and Lateral Drainage

A storm-sewer crew will soon finish placing the inlets and laterals on eastbound Northpark from Anderson to Kings Mill.

*Looking ESE over Anderson at bottom of frame. Northpark on left where inlet and lateral work is ongoing. This also shows construction work to date on the Enclave (center).*

Loop 494 Paving and More

*Work on new northbound lanes of LP 494 will continue in preparation for concrete pours on Wednesday and Friday during the week of 7/11.*

Installation of new driveways on westbound Northpark from Sherwin-Williams to Extra Space storage will soon finish. That’s good news for those merchants. See below.

*Looking E. Note new paving and driveways on left.*

But getting into and out of the Exxon Station will require some exploration for a while.

*To make room for extra lanes, the Exxon Station at Northpark and 59 will lose part of its driveway.*

Here’s a three-week look-ahead schedule that tells you, weather permitting, what should happen when. Please note, however. The last item (illumination poles on south side of Northpark from Italiano’s to east end of project) has been delayed and will not happen as scheduled.

Posted by Bob Rehak on 7/7/25

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