Cottage Grove East Subproject 2

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Project Overview


Council District: C

Project Number: M-410039-0002

Estimated Budget: $25,700,000

Start: Winter 2027

Completion: Winter 2028




Project Impact Area

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Community Feedback

Have questions or feedback about this project? Email us at engage@houstontx.gov or call 311.

Project Overview


Council District: C

Project Number: M-410039-0002

Estimated Budget: $25,700,000

Start: Winter 2027

Completion: Winter 2028




Project Impact Area

Project Impact Area Map

Community Feedback

Have questions or feedback about this project? Email us at engage@houstontx.gov or call 311.

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  • Share Given the latest delay to Fall 2026, can you provide an update on when the next community meeting will be and whether Fall 2026 is actually likely or if we should anticipate further delays? The community probably needs a "How to Prepare for Construction" meeting in August or September if the project will actually start in October/November/December of this year. Have you secured a contractor to complete the work? As I'm sure you can understand, the community has a hard time believing construction will ever start after years of delays and reprioritization. Also, the Project Overview now says Fall 2026 (Oct/Nov/Dec 2026) to Winter 2027 (Jan/Feb/Mar 2027), which according to your season descriptions would be a timeline of 3-6 months. Is that correct? on Facebook Share Given the latest delay to Fall 2026, can you provide an update on when the next community meeting will be and whether Fall 2026 is actually likely or if we should anticipate further delays? The community probably needs a "How to Prepare for Construction" meeting in August or September if the project will actually start in October/November/December of this year. Have you secured a contractor to complete the work? As I'm sure you can understand, the community has a hard time believing construction will ever start after years of delays and reprioritization. Also, the Project Overview now says Fall 2026 (Oct/Nov/Dec 2026) to Winter 2027 (Jan/Feb/Mar 2027), which according to your season descriptions would be a timeline of 3-6 months. Is that correct? on X (formerly Twitter) Share Given the latest delay to Fall 2026, can you provide an update on when the next community meeting will be and whether Fall 2026 is actually likely or if we should anticipate further delays? The community probably needs a "How to Prepare for Construction" meeting in August or September if the project will actually start in October/November/December of this year. Have you secured a contractor to complete the work? As I'm sure you can understand, the community has a hard time believing construction will ever start after years of delays and reprioritization. Also, the Project Overview now says Fall 2026 (Oct/Nov/Dec 2026) to Winter 2027 (Jan/Feb/Mar 2027), which according to your season descriptions would be a timeline of 3-6 months. Is that correct? on Linkedin Email Given the latest delay to Fall 2026, can you provide an update on when the next community meeting will be and whether Fall 2026 is actually likely or if we should anticipate further delays? The community probably needs a "How to Prepare for Construction" meeting in August or September if the project will actually start in October/November/December of this year. Have you secured a contractor to complete the work? As I'm sure you can understand, the community has a hard time believing construction will ever start after years of delays and reprioritization. Also, the Project Overview now says Fall 2026 (Oct/Nov/Dec 2026) to Winter 2027 (Jan/Feb/Mar 2027), which according to your season descriptions would be a timeline of 3-6 months. Is that correct? link

    Given the latest delay to Fall 2026, can you provide an update on when the next community meeting will be and whether Fall 2026 is actually likely or if we should anticipate further delays? The community probably needs a "How to Prepare for Construction" meeting in August or September if the project will actually start in October/November/December of this year. Have you secured a contractor to complete the work? As I'm sure you can understand, the community has a hard time believing construction will ever start after years of delays and reprioritization. Also, the Project Overview now says Fall 2026 (Oct/Nov/Dec 2026) to Winter 2027 (Jan/Feb/Mar 2027), which according to your season descriptions would be a timeline of 3-6 months. Is that correct?

    KJN asked 3 months ago

    Ready...Set...ENGAGE!

     

    Thank you for your question and for your patience with this project.

     

     - Design and Funding:
    The design for this project is complete, and funding has been secured.

    - Contractor Status:
    A contractor has not yet been selected. The contractor will be chosen through the City's competitive bidding process once the project is advertised.

    - Next Community Meeting:
    Once a contractor is under contract, we will hold a community meeting to introduce them, walk through the construction schedule, and explain what to expect during construction, including a "How to Prepare for Construction" discussion. We currently anticipate this meeting will take place around Winter 2027.

    - Updated Project Schedule:
    Construction is expected to last approximately 22 months, with substantial completion anticipated in Winter 2028. We will update the Project Overview on this page to reflect this timeline.


    We understand the frustration around the pace of this project, and we appreciate the community continuing to engage with us. We will share updates as soon as there is meaningful progress to report.


    - Engage Houston Team

  • Share Hello, Will this project start in Spring 2026 or will there be additional delays? When can we expect the next community meeting? on Facebook Share Hello, Will this project start in Spring 2026 or will there be additional delays? When can we expect the next community meeting? on X (formerly Twitter) Share Hello, Will this project start in Spring 2026 or will there be additional delays? When can we expect the next community meeting? on Linkedin Email Hello, Will this project start in Spring 2026 or will there be additional delays? When can we expect the next community meeting? link

    Hello, Will this project start in Spring 2026 or will there be additional delays? When can we expect the next community meeting?

    RWHouston asked 8 months ago

    Ready...Set...ENGAGE!

    Thank you for engaging with us regarding Cottage Grove East Subproject 2. Construction is now anticipated to begin in early Summer 2026. A Virtual Community Meeting will be scheduled closer to the start of work to share project details and answer any questions. We’ll continue to keep the community informed as the schedule is finalized. Stay tuned for future updates!

    - The Engage Houston Team

  • Share Will there be an effort to bury the overhead utilities/electricity lines while the roads are under construction? Can we expect the crews to utilize existing walk-ways (often mismatched and unlevel) or demolish existing and create new ones? Can you share an overview of the current collaboration with utility/telecom providers? Are teams working in unison to coordinate schedules and avoid future micro-trenching etc? on Facebook Share Will there be an effort to bury the overhead utilities/electricity lines while the roads are under construction? Can we expect the crews to utilize existing walk-ways (often mismatched and unlevel) or demolish existing and create new ones? Can you share an overview of the current collaboration with utility/telecom providers? Are teams working in unison to coordinate schedules and avoid future micro-trenching etc? on X (formerly Twitter) Share Will there be an effort to bury the overhead utilities/electricity lines while the roads are under construction? Can we expect the crews to utilize existing walk-ways (often mismatched and unlevel) or demolish existing and create new ones? Can you share an overview of the current collaboration with utility/telecom providers? Are teams working in unison to coordinate schedules and avoid future micro-trenching etc? on Linkedin Email Will there be an effort to bury the overhead utilities/electricity lines while the roads are under construction? Can we expect the crews to utilize existing walk-ways (often mismatched and unlevel) or demolish existing and create new ones? Can you share an overview of the current collaboration with utility/telecom providers? Are teams working in unison to coordinate schedules and avoid future micro-trenching etc? link

    Will there be an effort to bury the overhead utilities/electricity lines while the roads are under construction? Can we expect the crews to utilize existing walk-ways (often mismatched and unlevel) or demolish existing and create new ones? Can you share an overview of the current collaboration with utility/telecom providers? Are teams working in unison to coordinate schedules and avoid future micro-trenching etc?

    LLady asked over 2 years ago

    Ready...Set...ENGAGE!

    Thank you for your interest in Cottage Grove East Subproject 2. Please see the responses to your questions below. Thank you for your time and patience.

    Question 1: Will there be an effort to bury the overhead utilities/electricity lines while the roads are under construction?

    Response 1: The overhead electrical will remain on the power pole during construction; the relocated power poles will include moving the overhead electrical lines to the relocated pole, leaving the communication lines on the Stub pole. 

    Question 2: Can we expect the crews to utilize existing walk-ways (often mismatched and unlevel) or demolish existing and create new ones?

    Response 2: There are six construction phases to the project. Half of the street will be closed to perform demolition, then construct proposed utilities and paving on the same side, then the other half will be closed to perform demolition, then construct proposed utilities and paving, this is the pattern for the whole project, consisting of six construction phases.

    Question 3: Can you share an overview of the current collaboration with utility/telecom providers?

    Response 3: Currently coordinating with CenterPoint Electrical, Gas, Street Lighting and Major Under Ground (MUG) Conduits, AT&T all aerial, Verizon Network cable along Oakley and Kyle and along Stanford, Verizon Wireless, Phonoscope, PS Lightwave, Zayo along Montrose and Oakley

    Question 4: Are teams working in unison to coordinate schedules and avoid future micro-trenching etc?

    Response 4: The plan is to have private utilities relocated prior to start of public utility and paving construction.

  • Share Any new news? Please tell us this is actually going to happen this year. I’ve been living here 9 years, and every year it’s “going to happen,” and then doesn’t. It feels more promising this year, but updates would help me feel more secure. :) on Facebook Share Any new news? Please tell us this is actually going to happen this year. I’ve been living here 9 years, and every year it’s “going to happen,” and then doesn’t. It feels more promising this year, but updates would help me feel more secure. :) on X (formerly Twitter) Share Any new news? Please tell us this is actually going to happen this year. I’ve been living here 9 years, and every year it’s “going to happen,” and then doesn’t. It feels more promising this year, but updates would help me feel more secure. :) on Linkedin Email Any new news? Please tell us this is actually going to happen this year. I’ve been living here 9 years, and every year it’s “going to happen,” and then doesn’t. It feels more promising this year, but updates would help me feel more secure. :) link

    Any new news? Please tell us this is actually going to happen this year. I’ve been living here 9 years, and every year it’s “going to happen,” and then doesn’t. It feels more promising this year, but updates would help me feel more secure. :)

    KFred asked over 3 years ago

    Howdy Neighbor, thank you for submitting your question. You may visit the website at www.engagehouston.org to stay updated on Cottage Grove East project.  We also would encourage you to subscribe to the project page to receive automatic updates. Thank you.

  • Share Please please please hurry on Cottage Grove East, subphase 2. But question on subphase 1, are there any plans to fix the situation of residents on Cornish St. trying to cross over Durham towards Shepherd? Vehicles are going super fast down Durham and then don’t leave space for vehicles to cross over when there is a red light. It’s like playing a very scary game of frogger but with cars. Maybe another stop light doesn’t make sense there but perhaps some road paint to indicate not to stop there, blocking traffic, when light is red? Also maybe some paint warning to slow for cross vehicle traffic? on Facebook Share Please please please hurry on Cottage Grove East, subphase 2. But question on subphase 1, are there any plans to fix the situation of residents on Cornish St. trying to cross over Durham towards Shepherd? Vehicles are going super fast down Durham and then don’t leave space for vehicles to cross over when there is a red light. It’s like playing a very scary game of frogger but with cars. Maybe another stop light doesn’t make sense there but perhaps some road paint to indicate not to stop there, blocking traffic, when light is red? Also maybe some paint warning to slow for cross vehicle traffic? on X (formerly Twitter) Share Please please please hurry on Cottage Grove East, subphase 2. But question on subphase 1, are there any plans to fix the situation of residents on Cornish St. trying to cross over Durham towards Shepherd? Vehicles are going super fast down Durham and then don’t leave space for vehicles to cross over when there is a red light. It’s like playing a very scary game of frogger but with cars. Maybe another stop light doesn’t make sense there but perhaps some road paint to indicate not to stop there, blocking traffic, when light is red? Also maybe some paint warning to slow for cross vehicle traffic? on Linkedin Email Please please please hurry on Cottage Grove East, subphase 2. But question on subphase 1, are there any plans to fix the situation of residents on Cornish St. trying to cross over Durham towards Shepherd? Vehicles are going super fast down Durham and then don’t leave space for vehicles to cross over when there is a red light. It’s like playing a very scary game of frogger but with cars. Maybe another stop light doesn’t make sense there but perhaps some road paint to indicate not to stop there, blocking traffic, when light is red? Also maybe some paint warning to slow for cross vehicle traffic? link

    Please please please hurry on Cottage Grove East, subphase 2. But question on subphase 1, are there any plans to fix the situation of residents on Cornish St. trying to cross over Durham towards Shepherd? Vehicles are going super fast down Durham and then don’t leave space for vehicles to cross over when there is a red light. It’s like playing a very scary game of frogger but with cars. Maybe another stop light doesn’t make sense there but perhaps some road paint to indicate not to stop there, blocking traffic, when light is red? Also maybe some paint warning to slow for cross vehicle traffic?

    KFred asked over 4 years ago
    Thank you for your question. Speeding is a tremendous concern along all of Shepherd and Durham. The new proposed lane widths should help slowdown the traffic speed, as Shepherd- Durham Phase-2 project being proposing 4 lanes to 3 lanes. The intersection at Cornish is too close to the light at the frontage road to install a new signal.  DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION signage would help at the intersection. With the Shepherd Durham Phase 2 project, we are planning to propose the DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION signage and look into some additional striping to help drivers know where to stop to allow cross traffic to move.
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