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On Tuesday, March 10^th, UPRR will disconnect the old Traffic Control Signal Box at Northpark and move that functionality to the new Signal Cabin on the south side of Northpark Drive.  Process should take between 6 – 8 hours.   When they de-energize the existing Traffic Control Box, the traffic signals at the intersection of Northpark and 494 will go dark, plus the gate arms at the rail tracks will also cease to function.

We will have uniformed Officers hand directing traffic – on each quadrant of the intersection, plus two flag men – one east bound and one west bound travel direction at the track.  Plus, one additional individual who will provide communication between the traffic control officers and the flag men.   Trains will be instructed to reduce travel speed to 25-miles per hour (down from the normal 50-miles per hour) as trains traveling at 25-miles/hour can easily come to a complete stop if needed.

 

Loop-494 to KW Diversion Traffic Switch 01-20-2026

Beginning January 20^th at 9pm, the Northpark Drive Project Contractor, Harper Brothers Construction, will shift westbound traffic, between the Kingwood Diversion Ditch and Loop 494 to the newly constructed westbound lanes. The existing east bound traffic lanes will stay in their current configuration. During this phase of work the contractor will be completing the median portion of the roadway.  This traffic shift configuration is planned to last approximately 4 Months.

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Kings Mill Traffic Switch Updated

Beginning January 20^th at 9pm, the NorthPark Drive Project Contractor, Harper Brothers Construction, will shift traffic from Phase 1 to Phase 2 at the Kings Mill Park Drive intersection with NorthPark Drive.  Ingres and Egress traffic currently diverted to the west side of Kings Mill (Phase 1) will be switched on to the newly constructed east side of Kings Mill (Phase 2). The Phase 2 work is anticipated to take 2 months.   During this phase of work, left turns from Kings Mill Park Drive onto the westbound NorthPark Drive will not be permitted.  Phase 2 will consist of additional stormwater drainage infrastructure and reconstruction of the existing roadway.

Loop 494 Traffic Switch 12-19-24A

Loop 494 Traffic Switch: Beginning December 19^th at 9pm, Lake Houston Redevelopment Authority’s (LHRA’s) contractor, Harper Brothers Construction will be progressing with the NorthPark Drive Reconstruction.  This phase of the work will shift traffic from the east side of Loop 494 to the newly constructed concrete pavement on the west side of Loop 494.  This shift of traffic to the newly constructed concrete lanes will occur between North Pines Drive and the east entrance to Kroger, approximately 0.2 Miles north of North Park Drive. For this phase of work the contractor will be installing new storm sewer pipes and inlets along the east side of Loop 494, and new concrete roadway.  This shift is planned to last approximately 4 months.

02-05-2026 NP_TCP_Eastbound

Beginning February 6^th at 9pm, the NorthPark Drive Project Contractor, Harper Brothers Construction, will shift eastbound traffic, between I-69 and Loop 494, onto the newly constructed eastbound lanes. The westbound lanes will stay in their current configuration.  During this phase of work the contractor will be completing the median portion of the roadway including the west side of the embankment for the bridge that will go over Loop 494 and the UPRR railroad.  This traffic shift configuration is planned to last approximately 8 Months.

NorthPark EastBound TCP Feb2026

Beginning February 16^th at 9pm, the NorthPark Drive Project Contractor, Harper Brothers Construction, will shift eastbound traffic, between the UPRR railroad tracks and the Kingwood Diversion Ditch, onto the newly constructed eastbound lanes. The westbound lanes will stay in their current configuration.  During this phase of work the contractor will be completing the median portion of the roadway including the east side of the embankment for the bridge that will go over the UPRR railroad.  This traffic shift configuration is planned to last approximately 8 Months.