HSIP - Memorial Dr at Addicks Howell Rd Median Installation

LOCATION Memorial Dr and Addicks Howell Rd

COUNCIL DISTRICT G

AWARDED $86,002

GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION DATE December 2020

TYPE Street (Median Installation)

START Summer 2024

COMPLETION Fall 2024

DETAILS This is an access management project to construct a median at the intersection to restrict certain movements that have been tied to crash problems. The following movements will no longer be possible: north-bound left, north-bound through, and south-bound through movements. All other movements will be facilitated in a safe fashion. Crosswalks with pedestrian refuge islands and new ADA curb ramps will also be installed.

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General Project Information

	What is HSIP? The Texas Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is a federally mandated program managed by TxDOT. HSIP, directed by Texas’ Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), works to achieve the main objective of significantly reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads by providing a standardized approach for identifying and reviewing specific traffic safety concerns throughout the state. Texas’ SHSP identifies the emphasis areas and strategies that the HSIP will focus on to meet the state’s objectives of reducing fatal and serious injury crashes in Texas.
	What is the purpose of this project? The purpose of this project is to improve road safety for all road users as well as improve traffic flow
	How long is this project going to take to complete? 3 months. Work is scheduled to begin in Summer 2023 and anticipated to be completed in Fall 2023. The project schedule depends upon weather conditions.