[Click map to enlarge] State Highway 99 (the Grand Parkway) is a proposed 180-mile circumferential highway traversing seven counties in the Greater Houston Area. It is divided into 11 segments designated A through I-2. The project will increase capacity by providing:
– A new two-lane controlled access facility from US 59 North to I-10 East – approximately 37.5 miles
– Four additional toll lanes from FM 1405 to SH 146 – approximately 6.1 miles
– Upgrade tolling equipment to existing facility from I-10 East to FM 1405
Segments H, I-1 and I-2 are to be completed first, in Montgomery, Harris, Liberty, and Chambers counties.
As of 6/6/17, TxDOT is currently advancing acquisition on 15 of the 316 parcels required.
Timeline:
March 28, 2017 – TxDOT awarded a design-build contract
May 25, 2017 – TxDOT conducted Financial Disclosure Public Hearings
Summer 2017 – Anticipated contract execution
2021 – Project is expected to be open to traffic
Additional information:
TxDOT project page
Segments H, I-1 and I-2 project sheet
GrandPky.com
TxTag
Texas has been aggressively acquiring private land through condemnation for transportation projects across the state to accommodate the needs of a growing population. If you have been contacted by TxDOT or any of their representatives, please contact us immediately. The important thing to remember is that even if you’ve received a letter in the mail from a condemnation entity informing you of their intentions, this does not mean that it’s a done deal. There are many ways to influence the condemnation process to ensure that your wants and needs are met, but it’s important that you involve knowledgeable professionals that can help guide you through the process.