The cost of the project stands at $2.8 billion, although some final details such as landscaping and painting aren't finished. 's infusion of $250 million to the project helped cut the construction time in half. From 11 lanes to 18Ĭonstruction on the Katy Freeway, expanding it from an 11-lane to 18-lane roadway, began in June 2003 and was expected to take at least 10 years. 'That's going to be a great benefit to drivers, particularly those who do ride-share, because now they will have two lanes in each direction,' said Tanya McWashington, a Katy Freeway Project spokeswoman.įour lanes, rather than a single, reversible HOV lane, are not the norm for transit systems and can be found in only a handful of areas, including Los Angeles, Orange County, Seattle and Northern Virginia. By the end of next year, they also will be used as toll lanes for vehicles with a single occupant. Feb.Starting Wednesday, the four managed lanes will be available to motorists as High Occupancy Vehicle lanes and to those riding Metro or school buses.The TxDOT Inner Katy Managed Lane Project is currently not funded for construction. The managed lane system is envisioned to supplement the existing freeway system and allow for transit, freight and other vehicles to flow within the Inner Katy Corridor efficiently. These solutions involve concepts that connect activity centers within the Corridor to a managed lane system. TxDOT is currently studying solutions that can address demand and enhance overall mobility within the Inner Katy Corridor. As transportation needs within the Inner Katy Corridor continue to grow, available physical space to accommodate these increased demands remains limited. The Texas A&M Transportation Institute has ranked I-10 from I-610 to I-45 as the 11th Most Congested Highway in Texas. The I-10 Inner Katy Corridor currently experiences congestion throughout the day where demand exceeds capacity. TxDOT I-10 Inner Katy Managed Lanes Project (CSJ 5): The TxDOT Drainage Improvements Project is currently not funded for construction. The project includes the proposed purchase of new right-of-way (ROW) to construct a detention pond near the Union Pacific Railroad crossing between Washington Avenue and I-610 West. TxDOT proposes to make drainage improvements in this area consisting of new detention pond(s), improved outfalls, and upgrades to pump stations and storm sewer pipes. The I-10 main lanes between I-610 West and Patterson Road experienced flooding during recent major storm events which impacted mobility and access for local and regional destinations. TxDOT I-10 Inner Katy Drainage Improvements Project (CSJ 1): This project is funded for construction through the METRONext bond initiative and additional funding from the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC). Proposed stations along the route include the future high-speed rail terminus, the existing Northwest Transit Center, a new Shepherd/Durham station, and a new Studemont station, with connectivity to Downtown. The METRO-sponsored METRORapid Inner Katy Project proposes to construct dedicated busway lanes that connect the Northwest Transit Center to Downtown Houston and would provide for enhanced Park & Ride service for west and northwest Houston, as well as provide connectivity to the METRORapid Silver Uptown Line and the METRORail Green and Purple Lines. This gap constrains the reliability of transit services and impacts overall METRO service to destinations in West Houston and Downtown. The I-10 Inner Katy Corridor currently has a gap in dedicated transit facilities between the Northwest Transit Center and the Downtown Connector along I-10. TxDOT and the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) are collaborating in the development of these projects. Pedestrian and bicycle access is also limited. Additionally, the I-10 main lanes have flooded during past major storm events and there are system gaps that limit reliable transit service within the Corridor. The Corridor experiences congestion throughout the day, and transportation demand regularly exceeds capacity.

The I-10 Inner Katy Corridor is a critical link in the regional transportation network that serves multiple modes of transportation including vehicular, transit and freight. The goal is to develop new, sustainable and multimodal solutions along the I-10 Inner Katy Corridor that provide connectivity between Downtown, the Galleria area and west Houston, but also serve the needs of local communities such as the Houston Heights and Rice Military. TxDOT and the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) are working collaboratively to improve mobility and increase access to opportunities along I-10 from I-610 (West Loop) to Downtown, otherwise known as the I-10 Inner Katy Corridor.

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