METRO Route 73-Bellfort (MLK to IH45)

Metro is renovating sidewalks along Route 73-Bellfort in Houston, Texas. The project, filed as METRO Route 73-Bellfort (MLK to IH45), involves the construction of new sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, and landing areas in the 77061 ZIP code. This renovation/alteration work is scheduled to finish in March 2027, following a start date of September 2026.

The estimated cost for this infrastructure improvement is $1,939,082. This figure places the project in the top quarter of estimated costs for renovation and alteration filings in Harris County, where the median is $250,000. The scheduled build window of 181 days is longer than the county median of 92 days for similar projects. The filing lists the square footage as 1 sq ft, which reflects the linear nature of the sidewalk improvements rather than a building footprint.

Project Leadership and Design

Atlas serves as the design firm of record for this project. Kathy S Rodriguez is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. Metro, the owner of record, has six other TDLR-registered projects in Houston, totaling $3,402,584. These include work on Metro Polk, Washington Ave, and the METRO Boost 56 Airline / Montrose Corridor. Atlas has also been the design firm for two other registered projects, including one at 202 N LBJ Drive in San Marcos.

The project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. TDLR completed the plan review in August 2026. The registration with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) was recorded in July 2026. The current status is Review Complete, indicating that the preliminary design phase has concluded and construction is set to begin in the fall.

Local Context

The work takes place in a Houston area with a population of about 24,238 residents. Census estimates for ZIP code 77061 indicate a median household income of $44,520 and a median owner-occupied home value of $215,200. The housing stock in this area is mostly renter-occupied. Improving pedestrian infrastructure in this corridor supports mobility for residents and commuters using the Bellfort line.