The purpose of this project was to convert the existing at-grade crossing of Brazoria County Road 56 (CR 56) and State Highway 288 (SH 288) into a diamond interchange that includes a new overpass bridge and providing access to the newly developed Meridiana Development. Coordination with TXDOT, area landowners, utility companies, and Brazoria County was integral in obtaining approval and acceptance of the project. The main design challenge for this project was to accommodate double intersections on the west side of SH 288 to tie into existing access roads with two-way traffic and a new southbound on-ramp within a close proximity. EHRA coordinated with TxDOT throughout the project from preliminary concepts for the intersection and bridge through final design and construction. Each component of this project was designed in accordance with TxDOT standards and criteria.
In 2006, Caldwell Companies sought to create Towne Lake as a community where residents and services could be connected by water. Their vision included boat docks and marinas augmenting traditional walking trails to navigate a vibrant residential community. EHRA was the perfect partner to take Caldwell Companies’ vision and create this livable suburban oasis.
EHRA conducted a traffic engineering study to identify the impacts of a proposed master development located near the intersection of FM 1488 and Peoples Road in the City of Conroe.
EHRA was selected by the client to provide engineering design and to serve as District Engineer for the 2,400 acre Towne Lake Development. Our survey department retraced the overall boundary and performed a topographic survey of the site.
EHRA worked with the District to create a comprehensive Parks Master Plan, which included recommendations for the development of over two miles of hike/bike trails adjacent to local streets, and within flood control and utility pipeline easements. The District began implementation of the Plan by prioritizing the beautification of West Road, a major arterial street that runs through the District.
EHRA Engineering, along with numerous agencies and stakeholder companies, is nearing completion of the widening and reconstruction of Cane Island Parkway.
The $4.6M project, located in Fort Bend County, proposed a widening of Cane Island Parkway from south of I-10 through the FM 1463 Intersection. The scope of the project included one-half major thoroughfare, convention drainage, a 600-ft bridge over Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou, retaining walls and intersection improvements at FM 1463 including traffic signals.
Precinct 3 Commissioner, Andy Meyers has been a driving force behind this important project, “Our thanks to all the men and women who have participated in addressing the engineering changes and flood mitigation improvements.” said Meyers. “This route has seen tremendous traffic since it opened - demonstrating its huge value to the community and to the retail growth that has come into the corridor with the opening of the Buc-ee’s location on the north side of the interstate.”
Voters approved funding for the project as part of the November 2017 Fort Bend County Mobility Bond package. Due to the complex nature of the project, multiple agencies collaborated including Fort Bend County, TxDOT, Fort Bend County Drainage District, Kinder Morgan, Enterprise Products and Centerpoint Energy. EHRA provided multiple services to the project including: Roadway Coordination and Design, Construction Documents, Traffic Control Services and Survey.
Sivaji Senapathi, P.E. F.SEI, F.ASCE serves as EHRA’s Senior Project Manager for Cane Island Parkway. “This project was unique because of the many entities involved,” Senapathi said. “From Fort Bend County, TxDOT, Fort Bend County Drainage District, numerous pipeline companies, Centerpoint Energy, and adjacent land owners, constant coordination and collaboration was the pathway to success here.”
EHRA also provided construction phase services, addressing RFIs and design changes due of flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey.