Houston is advancing a $36 million transportation safety project, funded by a $28 million Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) federal grant and $7 million in local match funds.
The Bissonnet Corridor Safe Streets Project, led by Houston Public Works, will comprehensively reconstruct about seven miles of Bissonnet Street, a high-risk corridor in southwest Houston that carries the highest number of fatal crashes in the city, according to city officials. When complete, the project will transform one of Houston’s most dangerous roads into a safer route for pedestrians, cyclists, public transit users and drivers.
The project is designed to improve safety and connectivity along a vital corridor. Work will include upgrading crosswalks with new signals, widening sidewalks, enhancing streetlight infrastructure and installing ADA-compliant curb ramps. New and improved bicycle infrastructure like dedicated bike turn lanes, access-management changes at key intersections and narrowed lanes will be implemented to slow traffic and reduce conflict points.
Construction will start in early 2027 and run through late 2028. The project will be delivered through a traditional design–bid–build model, with Houston Public Works serving as the owner, grant manager and contract administrator for design and construction.
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