Nearly $10 million approved for Sims Bayou upgrades in Harris County
The bayouโs system helps capture and drain water to prevent flooding for residents and business that hug the waterway. However, when historic storms like Hurricane Harvey occurred, the system was overwhelmed, damaging homes and business near the Fuqua Garden View neighborhood.
Harris County Commissioners unanimously approve 2024 budget; includes funding for flood control, hospitals
Harris County Commissioners Court passed the FY24 budget, which includes $2.4 billion for the Countyโs general fund, $128 million for the Harris County Flood Control District, and $888 million for the Harris County Hospital District.
Mayor Sylvester Turner announces $15.5M flood mitigation project coming to Greater Heights neighborhood
Mayor Sylvester Turner, council member Abbie Kamin, and the Harris County Flood Control District are having a news conference on Thursday to announce that a new flood mitigation project is coming to the Greater Heights neighborhood.
On 4th anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, Harris County Flood Control District says all flood-prone improvement projects have started
On the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, the Harris County Flood Control District announced that all projects that are part of a multi-billion-dollar post Harvey bond program have begun.
Closures expected along White Oak Bayou trail
Hikers and bikers, heads up! Closures are in place along White Oak Bayou for safety purposes as crews work to widen the bayou. The Harris County Flood Control District kicked off construction last fall to help widen the bayou and improve the flooding issue in the area.
Ask 2: Why is the bridge is still closed on Lawndale near Brays Bayou?
(I) wanna know how come the bridge is still out on Lawndale between Wayside and 75th Street?โAnswer: This project is actually taking care of two bridges in the area: the Lawndale Bridge and the Telephone Road Bridge over Brays Bayou. The Harris County Flood Control District kicked off their construction back in April 2020. Both bridges will be replaced with a newbridge that will have four 11-foot wide lanes and 10-foot sidewalks on both sides of the bridge. The Lawndale bridge will have two 6-feet bike lanes. Construction is expected to wrap up this Spring.
Southmore Bridge re-opens to traffic
Photos of the Southmore Boulevard Bridge that spans Highway 288 showed traffic was moving across it again Tuesday. The Southmore Bridge isnโt the only one causing traffic trouble for Third Ward residents. The Harris County Flood Control District has been working for more than a year on the Ardmore Street Bridge that connects North MacGregor and South MacGregor, about one mile east of the Southmore bridge. Unfortunately, the work performed on the bridge did not meet Harris County Flood Control District specifications during a routine inspection.โโWe encountered some deficient items in the concrete bridge deck. Hayden said remedial repairs are now underway on the Ardmore bridge that could be complete before the end of the New Year.
Ask 2: Has Harris County lowered water levels in the reservoirs to help prevent the downstream flooding that we experienced in Harvey?
As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Has Harris County lowered water levels in the reservoirs to help prevent the downstream flooding that we experienced in Harvey? Answer: The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) has been monitoring bayou levels, which officials say appear to be good as of Sunday. HCFCD encourages Houston residents to create a Flood Warning Systems account and sign up for rainfall and water level alerts. Send it our way, and we will try to hunt down an answer.