Richmond Prway_Ransom Rd Signal

The Richmond Prway_Ransom Rd Signal project involves the construction of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Richmond Parkway and Ransom Road in Richmond, Texas. This new construction effort is estimated to cost $450,000 and aims to improve safety and accessibility for drivers and pedestrians in ZIP code 77406.

The scope of work includes installing the new signal and updating existing pedestrian ramps. These upgrades are designed to meet current accessibility standards while managing traffic flow at the intersection. The project is registered with TDLR and is targeted for May 2027, following a planned construction start in November 2026.

Project Details and Status

WSB LLC is the design firm of record for this initiative. Keith Lester serves as the registered accessibility specialist, ensuring the project complies with Texas accessibility requirements. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026. Plan review is pending, and the scheduled build window is 182 days, which is close to the county median of 199 days for similar new construction filings.

The estimated cost of $450,000 is below the median estimated cost of $700,000 for new construction projects in Fort Bend County. The project involves public funds and is located on public land. This location is in Fort Bend County, where the unemployment rate was 5 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.

Fort Bend County has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $18,287,528. These include infrastructure improvements in Needville and Katy. WSB LLC has one other registered project with the City of Texarkana, valued at $4,000,000, which has completed review. The Richmond, Texas area has a population of about 65,716 residents, with a median household income of $143,023.