In other news, there is an agreement to start working on a Grand Parkway extension in Houston that will extend from League City to Alvin. This is an expansion that will be a proposed 180-mile circumferential highway traversing seven counties in the Greater Houston area. Taking Steps to Improve Traffic and Safety in Houston The… Read Full Article »
After two years of negotiating, The Texas Department of Transportation has come to an agreement with Houston’s Mayor, which has helped to move the I-45 highway improvement project in the right direction. This is a major step in the process of helping to improve highways in the Houston area. Many major cities in Texas have… Read Full Article »
Houston, TX is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Not only is the state of Texas in general growing, but the major cities like Houston and Austin have seen a significant climb in population in recent years. Highway construction has begun to help improve the flow of traffic and the influx of… Read Full Article »
As we move into a new era of transportation around the country in regard to technology and energy, our roads are going to be getting upgrades and improvements. In Texas, the improvement of driving conditions on highways are a must today. An $85 billion project will be starting to help improve conditions and transform the… Read Full Article »
Since last year, prices to buy a home in the Houston area have risen quite a bit. For those looking to buy a home in this area, it will be difficult. The minimum household income was raised to over 70K for a median-priced home. This can be a heart-breaker for those with the dream of… Read Full Article »
The last few years have been quite chaotic throughout the world, and even with the transportation of goods being slowed down for several different reasons. In Houston TX, the port of Houston Ship Channel is one of the busiest waterways in the country, and it’s extremely important due to this channel going into the Gulf… Read Full Article »
There has been a big boom in construction, development, and population growth in the state of Texas. In the greater Magnolia area just north of Houston, residential development is growing, and construction is increasing with projects such as these. Many Texans may not know the reason why this is the case, but it does have… Read Full Article »
We’ve talked about how transportation is changing in the United States before. It’s a need that we as a nation need to address more frequently and solve the issues that we’re having. When it comes to trains, Europe and other countries have been successful with building high speed rails for countries. Many cities across the… Read Full Article »
Texans this winter have experienced record breaking severe winter storms. The ice and snow have caused many hardships in the state of Texas. We’re not used to the severe winter weather here, so being prepared has not been the best. The construction industry has had to halt many projects due to the bad weather. This… Read Full Article »
The traffic volume in and around Houston is growing exponentially, which means construction will be underway to extend the state highway. The 4.5-mile section between Red Bluff and State Highway 96 is being worked on due to the congestion on the highway, population increase, and rise in tourism. What is Being Constructed? There will be… Read Full Article »
