19 Miles of Improvements
This project is designed to benefit commuters along the 82 Westheimer route between downtown Houston and West Oaks Mall. Some of the enhancements you will see include:
- Roadway repair and street reconstruction, including upgraded driveways
- New or improved sidewalks along and / or near the route
- Improved accessibility along the route with safer crossings and new ramps for wheelchair and stroller access
- Bus shelters with lighting for improved safety and new trash cans
- Digital, real-time bus arrival information
Project Progress
See recent activity along Westheimer as we create a better walk, a better stop and a better ride.
Project Status
Status
Construction is in progress.
Location
3.8 miles from Congress Street in downtown Houston to Shepherd Drive along Travis Street, Milam Street and Westheimer Road.
Construction Timeline*
June 2024 to Jan. 2025 - Shepherd Drive to Dunlavy Street
Sept. 2024 to Jan. 2025 - Dunlavy Street to Montrose Boulevard
Jan. 2025 to April 2025 - Montrose Boulevard to Bagby Street
Status
Construction is in progress.
Location
2.3 miles from Shepherd Drive to Interstate 610 along Westheimer Road.
Construction Timeline*
April 2024 to Jan. 2025 - Union Pacific Railroad tracks to Weslayan Street
July 2024 to Sept. 2024 - 610 West to Union Pacific Railroad tracks
Sept. 2024 to Jan. 2025 - Weslayan Street to Buffalo Speedway
Status
Design is in progress.
Location
13.2 miles from Interstate 610 to Highway 6 along Westheimer Road.
Construction Timeline*
Not yet determined
*Construction schedule is subject to change.
Resources
As rollout of the METRONext Moving Forward Plan continues, we’ll add items below to keep you informed on progress with the 82 Westheimer, part of the BOOST network.
Questions? Comments?
Suggestions?
On our Public Comments website, choose Construction/Planning Projects > 82 Westheimer BOOST Improvement Project.