Gordon Speer Chambers Parkway Reconstruction Phase 2 in Baytown, TX

Chambers County is reconstructing the south road bed of Gordon Speer Chambers Parkway in Baytown, Texas. The project involves the new construction of a 5-foot wide pedestrian facility sidewalk along the roadway. The total scope covers approximately 18,000 square feet of sidewalk, including necessary base treatment. This work is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the TABS program.

The estimated cost for this phase of reconstruction is $197,510. This figure places the project in the bottom quarter of estimated costs for new construction filings in Chambers County, well below the county median of $1,600,000. The cost per square foot is calculated at $11, which is significantly below the county median of $103 per square foot for similar new construction projects.

TNP Inc serves as the design firm of record for this project. Blair Baker is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project is funded through public funds and involves public land. It is also identified as a Federally funded roadway project. The site is located at 10204 Gordon Speer Chambers Parkway, Baytown, TX 77521.

Construction is scheduled to start in June 2026. TDLR completed the plan review in May 2026, and the project is scheduled to finish in August 2027. This results in a scheduled build window of 455 days, which is longer than the county median build window of 304 days for new construction projects. The current status with TDLR is Review Complete.

Chambers County has six other TDLR-registered projects, totaling $22,730,000. These include the American Legion Hall in Anahuac, the Chambers County Soccer Complex in Baytown, and the Bolivar Avenue project in Anahuac. TNP Inc has one other registered project, a Parking Lot Improvement in Cleveland valued at $2,000,000. The local area profile for ZIP code 77521 shows a population of about 65,920 and a median household income of $76,012 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Project Details and Context

The project is a one-off infrastructure improvement within the county’s portfolio. The cost and size are specific to this sidewalk reconstruction. The design firm, TNP Inc, is also responsible for a parking lot improvement in Cleveland. The registration with TDLR ensures compliance with accessibility standards for the new pedestrian facility.