Miscellaneous LDWL Improvements-Package 3 in Houston, TX

The City of Houston is preparing for a specific infrastructure upgrade along W Airport Blvd in Harris County under the project name Miscellaneous LDWL Improvements-Package 3. This renovation focuses on the replacement of 24-inch and 8-inch water lines. The work covers an 8,000 sq ft area that includes the westbound outer lane pavement, sidewalks, and driveways. The project is scheduled to finish in January 2028, with construction beginning in October 2026.

Owned by the City of Houston Public Works, this initiative is a renovation and alteration project rather than new construction. The scope is limited to the section of W Airport Blvd between HCFCD Unit D140-05-04 and Hillcroft Ave. The estimated cost for these improvements is $100,000, which equates to $12 per square foot. This figure is significantly below the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation filings.

Project Timeline and Status

TDLR completed the plan review for Miscellaneous LDWL Improvements-Package 3 in October 2025. The status is listed as Review Complete. Although the registration occurred in October 2025, the physical construction phase is not set to start until October 2026. This creates a build window of 460 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for renovation projects. The delay between registration and start date is typical for public works projects that require extensive planning and funding allocation.

The project involves public funds and is conducted on public land. It is part of a broader effort by the City of Houston to maintain roadway infrastructure. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Holly Respondek. The total estimated cost places this project in the bottom quarter of Harris County renovation filings, which have a median cost of $250,000. The size of 8,000 sq ft is double the county median of 4,000 sq ft, reflecting the linear nature of the roadway and utility work.

Other registered projects in the immediate area include traffic signal improvements and various commercial renovations. The City of Houston has one other TDLR-registered project, a $20,000,000 development at 1600 Smith. This water line and pavement project is distinct from that larger development, focusing specifically on utility and surface infrastructure along a major arterial road in the 77035 ZIP code.