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Mykawa Road Expansion City of Pearland 1/12/2015 5:14:04 PMProject Narrative
Mykawa Road, located in the Northeast quadrant of the City of Pearland, is a major north-south thoroughfare that serves Brookside Village, City of Houston, and the City of Pearland. The project is included in the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), the City of Pearland Comprehensive Plan, and the City of Pearland Capital Improvement Program. The corridor provides local and regional access to and from Griggs Road in Houston to FM 518 in Pearland. Currently, Mykawa consists of two lanes running parallel with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway from Beltway 8 to Orange Street. Continuing South from Orange Street, Mykawa expands to four-lanes of concrete curb and gutter to FM 518. The proposed project will construct approximately 3 miles of 4-lane concrete curb and gutter roadway, including storm sewers, outfalls and detention, traffic signals and related items from Beltway 8 to FM 518. The primary problems to be addressed are traffic congestion and safety. This proposed roadway is included in the City's Comprehensive Plan, Thoroughfare Plan and the 2007 Bond Program to alleviate traffic traveling between Beltway 8 to FM 518. It is an alternative route and reliever to SH 35 and Pearland Parkway on the eastside of Pearland. In addition, the corridor is designated as a Truck Route and currently carries a approximately 20% truck traffic to serve one of Pearland's industrial corridors. The improvements will better accommodate the truck traffic and improve safety throughout the corridor. Construct approximately 3 miles of 4-lane concrete curb and gutter raised median boulevard section roadway, including storm sewers, outfalls and detention, traffic signals, and related items. The North limits of the project will tie to the planned south Beltway 8 widening which will enhance access to and from the Beltway. A detailed Drainage Study, Environmental Assessment, and 95% Construction Plans were created for the segment between BW8 and McHard Road from a previous design effort. Location of new right-of-way will be evaluated for segments that require additional right-of-way, Orange Street to BW8 - Stage 1 FM518 to Orange Street - Stage 2 Although there are no current plans to phase this project, it could be done as noted above. This project could phase construction of the northern segment, Orange to the Beltway, and provide a useful improvement to this corridor. The second phase, Orange to FM518, could be constructed at a latter date. However, phasing like this would detract from the overall value of the project until the second phase was completed.Project Narrative
No Environmental Assessment (EA) Please Select Yes USACE 404 Wetlands Permit Nationwide Permit anticipated 01/01/2018 Yes 34 09/01/2018 Yes The utilities will be relocated per existing City of Pearland utility franchise agreement and the city's Right of Way ordinance. The franchise utility owners will be responsible for the relocation and associated costs. Pipeline relocations (if necessary) will be through individual agreements with the pipeline companies and will be 20% City funded and 80% TIP funded. Yes Segment from Clear Creek to BW8 is in City of Houston The City of Houston has provided a letter supporting the project. Previous 2007 Bond Referendum Presentation to the public supporting 2015-2018 TIP Projects and providing matching funds. TIP Support Resolution: 2014-153; Annual Budget Hearing and CIP approval; 2014 Thoroughfare Plan update Public Hearing. .Map/Location
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