Kirkwood Road - Subproject 2

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PROJECT NUMBER N-100029-0002

LOCATION Refer to map

COUNCIL DISTRICT G

BUDGET $25,410,000

TYPE Street

START Summer 2023

COMPLETION Fall 2025

DETAILS The work includes new concrete and asphalt pavement, curbs, wheelchair ramps, sidewalks, streetlights, and reconstruction of median openings. The existing drainage system will be upgraded with the installation of new stormwater, inlets, manholes, and inline detention. The existing water main will be replaced to include new fire hydrants and valves.

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General Project Information

What is the purpose of this project?

This project is a part of the Street and Traffic Capital Improvement project and is necessary to improve roadway and traffic mobility and to meet City of Houston Design Standards.


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PROJECT NUMBER N-100029-0002

LOCATION Refer to map

COUNCIL DISTRICT G

BUDGET $25,410,000

TYPE Street

START Summer 2023

COMPLETION Fall 2025

DETAILS The work includes new concrete and asphalt pavement, curbs, wheelchair ramps, sidewalks, streetlights, and reconstruction of median openings. The existing drainage system will be upgraded with the installation of new stormwater, inlets, manholes, and inline detention. The existing water main will be replaced to include new fire hydrants and valves.

MAP

Project Map

General Project Information

What is the purpose of this project?

This project is a part of the Street and Traffic Capital Improvement project and is necessary to improve roadway and traffic mobility and to meet City of Houston Design Standards.


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  • Share I am very concerned about the elementary school children that are walking from the apartments at Waldemar Park (east of Kirkwood), across Kirkwood, in order to get to Ashford Elementary School. The construction workers are not paying attention to them. The sidewalk is closed on the north side of Waldemar and there is no side walk on the southside. The school is not providing a crossing guard. Can the city enhance the traffic control efforts to improve the access and safety for the children? on Facebook Share I am very concerned about the elementary school children that are walking from the apartments at Waldemar Park (east of Kirkwood), across Kirkwood, in order to get to Ashford Elementary School. The construction workers are not paying attention to them. The sidewalk is closed on the north side of Waldemar and there is no side walk on the southside. The school is not providing a crossing guard. Can the city enhance the traffic control efforts to improve the access and safety for the children? on Twitter Share I am very concerned about the elementary school children that are walking from the apartments at Waldemar Park (east of Kirkwood), across Kirkwood, in order to get to Ashford Elementary School. The construction workers are not paying attention to them. The sidewalk is closed on the north side of Waldemar and there is no side walk on the southside. The school is not providing a crossing guard. Can the city enhance the traffic control efforts to improve the access and safety for the children? on Linkedin Email I am very concerned about the elementary school children that are walking from the apartments at Waldemar Park (east of Kirkwood), across Kirkwood, in order to get to Ashford Elementary School. The construction workers are not paying attention to them. The sidewalk is closed on the north side of Waldemar and there is no side walk on the southside. The school is not providing a crossing guard. Can the city enhance the traffic control efforts to improve the access and safety for the children? link

    I am very concerned about the elementary school children that are walking from the apartments at Waldemar Park (east of Kirkwood), across Kirkwood, in order to get to Ashford Elementary School. The construction workers are not paying attention to them. The sidewalk is closed on the north side of Waldemar and there is no side walk on the southside. The school is not providing a crossing guard. Can the city enhance the traffic control efforts to improve the access and safety for the children?

    mfbloom asked 7 months ago

    Ready...Set...ENGAGE!

    We thank you for your interest in the Kirkwood Paving and Drainage - Subproject 2. While we are performing construction near Waldemar and Kirkwood crossing, our contractor has ensured that during peak hours, morning and afternoon, flaggers will be available to help get pedestrian traffic safely across. The contractor will again implement this sequence of flaggers during the paving operations at this intersection. In addition, contractors will have additional barrels and traffic control devices in place during this construction sequence. Per your concerns about the lack of long-term HISD crossing guards at this location, please follow up with your HISD and local school officials. Thank you for your time and patience!

  • Share Hi, Will you please have a median opening on Kirkwood at the intersection of Poplar Creek Drive? It would be a lot easier and safer for us who live on that street to come and go. Thanks, Jon on Facebook Share Hi, Will you please have a median opening on Kirkwood at the intersection of Poplar Creek Drive? It would be a lot easier and safer for us who live on that street to come and go. Thanks, Jon on Twitter Share Hi, Will you please have a median opening on Kirkwood at the intersection of Poplar Creek Drive? It would be a lot easier and safer for us who live on that street to come and go. Thanks, Jon on Linkedin Email Hi, Will you please have a median opening on Kirkwood at the intersection of Poplar Creek Drive? It would be a lot easier and safer for us who live on that street to come and go. Thanks, Jon link

    Hi, Will you please have a median opening on Kirkwood at the intersection of Poplar Creek Drive? It would be a lot easier and safer for us who live on that street to come and go. Thanks, Jon

    Jo asked 9 months ago

    Ready...Set...ENGAGE!

    The existing design does not incorporate a median opening at Poplar Creek. Instead, we are implementing a left turn lane at Waldemar. The taper for this lane begins directly at Poplar Creek. It's worth noting that during the design phase, extensive discussions were held regarding the inclusion of median openings to adhere to IDM spacing requirements and tree protection regulations. Revising the design to include an opening at Poplar Creek would necessitate a complete overhaul of the medians and a repetition of the entire approval process.

  • Share Did the 3/1 water outage occur? on Facebook Share Did the 3/1 water outage occur? on Twitter Share Did the 3/1 water outage occur? on Linkedin Email Did the 3/1 water outage occur? link

    Did the 3/1 water outage occur?

    TonyDeen asked 9 months ago

    Ready...Set...ENGAGE!

    Thank you for engaging with us. Rest assured that the water outage did occur on March 1st. Thank you for your time and patience.

  • Share I would like to know if there will be some form of traffic control on the corner of Kirkwood and Southlake, both west and eastbound on Southalke. There have been several collisions, a death because people are trying to cross Kirkwood on Southlake and not keeping account with the traffic on Kirkwood. Thank you, Carla on Facebook Share I would like to know if there will be some form of traffic control on the corner of Kirkwood and Southlake, both west and eastbound on Southalke. There have been several collisions, a death because people are trying to cross Kirkwood on Southlake and not keeping account with the traffic on Kirkwood. Thank you, Carla on Twitter Share I would like to know if there will be some form of traffic control on the corner of Kirkwood and Southlake, both west and eastbound on Southalke. There have been several collisions, a death because people are trying to cross Kirkwood on Southlake and not keeping account with the traffic on Kirkwood. Thank you, Carla on Linkedin Email I would like to know if there will be some form of traffic control on the corner of Kirkwood and Southlake, both west and eastbound on Southalke. There have been several collisions, a death because people are trying to cross Kirkwood on Southlake and not keeping account with the traffic on Kirkwood. Thank you, Carla link

    I would like to know if there will be some form of traffic control on the corner of Kirkwood and Southlake, both west and eastbound on Southalke. There have been several collisions, a death because people are trying to cross Kirkwood on Southlake and not keeping account with the traffic on Kirkwood. Thank you, Carla

    CARILUX asked 10 months ago

    Ready..set...ENGAGE!

    We appreciate your interest in our project. We would like to assure you that the contractor is closely following the Traffic Control Plan that is included in the construction drawings to ensure safety and efficiency during the construction process. Regarding any proposed signage or a traffic signal at Kirkwood and Southlake, we would like to inform you that the plans do not call for the installation of a traffic signal. However, we do have plans to install signage that will match the existing conditions in the field. We hope this information is helpful to you. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any further questions or concerns. We look forward to keeping you updated on our progress. Thank you for your continued interest and support!

  • Share Many in our neighborhood are not happy about the nature tree removal l. Is there anyway to preserve the mature trees and still conduct the project? on Facebook Share Many in our neighborhood are not happy about the nature tree removal l. Is there anyway to preserve the mature trees and still conduct the project? on Twitter Share Many in our neighborhood are not happy about the nature tree removal l. Is there anyway to preserve the mature trees and still conduct the project? on Linkedin Email Many in our neighborhood are not happy about the nature tree removal l. Is there anyway to preserve the mature trees and still conduct the project? link

    Many in our neighborhood are not happy about the nature tree removal l. Is there anyway to preserve the mature trees and still conduct the project?

    Mlm asked 11 months ago

    We at the City understand the value and beauty of our trees and is committed to make sure we evaluate and preserve all trees within the project area when possible. However, due to the drainage, safety, and mobility improvements planned for Kirkwood Paving and Drainage Subproject 2 project, some of the trees along Kirkwood Drive will be impacted and require removal.   The good news is that no trees along Briar Forest will be impacted by this project.    

    The City does have a tree ordinance that governs the removal, mitigation, and care of trees within the City’s right-of-way for construction projects. At the conclusion of this project, the Contractor will be installing new trees along the project alignment to mitigate for the removal of the existing trees per the Ordinance. To get more information about the tree protection plan for this project, please visit the project page at  engagehouston.org.  


  • Share I've seen the orange/white barrels along the medians for a while now. When does the project actually start? on Facebook Share I've seen the orange/white barrels along the medians for a while now. When does the project actually start? on Twitter Share I've seen the orange/white barrels along the medians for a while now. When does the project actually start? on Linkedin Email I've seen the orange/white barrels along the medians for a while now. When does the project actually start? link

    I've seen the orange/white barrels along the medians for a while now. When does the project actually start?

    jhakim1345 asked about 1 year ago

    Howdy Neighbor! 

    The contractor has set up tree protection measures and has performed field reconnaissance prior to starting the main construction. The contractor is anticipating starting the utility installation in the coming weeks. Thank you for contacting Engage@houstontx.gov!


  • Share There is a lot of traffic at Kirkwood and Waldemar Dr. on Facebook Share There is a lot of traffic at Kirkwood and Waldemar Dr. on Twitter Share There is a lot of traffic at Kirkwood and Waldemar Dr. on Linkedin Email There is a lot of traffic at Kirkwood and Waldemar Dr. link

    There is a lot of traffic at Kirkwood and Waldemar Dr.

    Carmen asked about 3 years ago

    Thank you for your question. New left-turn lanes are planned along Kirkwood at all median openings, including at the intersection of Waldemar. These lanes will remove turning vehicles from the general traffic along Kirkwood as they wait for a gap in oncoming traffic, thereby improving traffic flow and safety along Kirkwood. The City will continue to monitor this intersection to determine if future traffic operations or safety concerns require further improvements.  

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