HOUSTON – May 27, 2022 – Houston Parks Board is excited to announce MKT Bridge is now open to the public. An essential component of the trail system in the Heights connecting to White Oak Bayou Greenway, MKT Bridge sustained extensive damage due to a fire in August 2020. Houston Parks Board, a non-profit organization, worked closely with the City of Houston, owner of the bridge, and Harris County Flood Control District to restore the […]
Houston Public Works
The Energy Corridor District Creates West Houston’s First Protected Intersection
In December 2020, the Energy Corridor District turned on the pedestrian lighting at the Memorial Drive and Eldridge Parkway intersection. This action was a final step involved in completing the District’s Memorial Drive and Eldridge Parkway Protected Intersection Project, which resulted in the first intersection of its kind in West Houston. The District designed intersection improvements for better vehicular movement, safety, and protection of pedestrians and bicyclists. Additionally, the District’s efforts resulted in beautification improvements […]