Woodworth Blvd Streetscape Improvements in Port Arthur, TX

The City of Port Arthur is leading a $14,500,000 renovation and alteration project for the Woodworth Blvd Streetscape Improvements. Located at 3120 Central Mall Drive in Port Arthur, Texas, this infrastructure upgrade covers 131,000 square feet of roadway, ramps, and sidewalks. The work involves comprehensive rehabilitation of the street surface and the installation of new pedestrian access points.

Project Scope and Design

Arceneaux Wilson & Cole, LLC serves as the design firm of record for this significant public works project. The scope of work, as detailed in the filing, includes roadway rehabilitation and the construction of new ramps and sidewalks. David Clark Teel is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the project, ensuring that the new infrastructure meets required standards. The project is classified as a renovation and alteration rather than a new construction build.

This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. The estimated cost of $14,500,000 places the project well above the median estimated cost for similar renovation and alteration filings in Jefferson County. The cost per square foot is calculated at $111, which is above the county median of $88 for comparable projects. The scheduled build window for this project is 883 days, which is longer than the county median of 104 days for similar work.

The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026; plan review is pending and completion is targeted for October 2026. Construction start was scheduled for May 2024 according to the filing documents. The City of Port Arthur has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $19,383,486, including the Rose Hill Park and Port Arthur Fire Station No. 2. This streetscape improvement is part of the city's broader infrastructure development efforts in Jefferson County.

The area surrounding the project, ZIP code 77642, has a population of about 38,051 residents according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this area is $41,677, and there are 16,234 housing units. The Jefferson County unemployment rate was 5 percent in July 2026. This streetscape project will impact local traffic patterns and pedestrian access during the construction period, which is targeted for October 2026.