Houston plans drainage project linking Turkey Gully to bayou

The city of Houston will spend $17 million to build a storm trunk system designed to divert stormwater flow from Turkey Gully to White Oak Bayou. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2026. 

The project will make significant infrastructure improvements along five roadways between the two neighborhoods: 20th Street, Bevis Street, 22nd Street and 25th Street. The proposed trunkline for the conveyance system will consist of variously sized RCB. The city will install a total of 6,488 feet of stormwater pipe, 103 feet of wastewater lines and 1,152 feet of water lines. 

Plans include reconstructing roadways to include drainage and utility improvements. These changes will add 10,080 feet of new sidewalk and 2.6 miles of pavement. In addition, the city will replace 22 trees along the route. 

Additional work will consist of installing a traffic signal at the intersection of West 20th Street and TC Jester Boulevard, replacing the existing four-way stop. Other roadways will be replaced with concrete curb and gutter roads with curbed or striped medians. 

To facilitate conveyance, Houston will install a series of storm sewer box culverts. Select existing sanitary sewer lines will be replaced with ductile iron pipe. The city will widen sidewalks to accommodate pedestrian traffic and new water infrastructure. 

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