Eagle Drive (Update 5)

I've heard from several people that they're getting SICK AND TIRED of Eagle Drive.

I believe it. And I agree. It's been a long haul.

Just to give you a brief update on what's happened so far:

The aspect of the project that was the most expensive was the drainage work. Perhaps you've seen from time to time large concrete boxes in various stages of delivery/installation. That's just the part of the drainage that is right along the road. There has also been a lot of work done that you wouldn't necessarily notice unless you specifically went to look for it. This drainage had to be done first so that when the road work began the jobsite wouldn't be flooded out.

The road is 2 1/2 miles long. We are putting in four lanes of roadway along that entire length. Part of what makes it a little bit sticky is the number of driveways/intersections along the road that have to remain open for businesses/neighborhoods to gain access to their places. It's a scheduling thing, mostly, and as we get into the work on the north side of the CWA canal/City Park, it's only going to be more difficult. Please remember that these businesses are open and welcoming your business. It may be difficult to get in to them, but please do! They still need your business.

The phases along the north portion of the roadway will follow the same pattern as the southern portion. The roadway has been pushed to the west side of the road while construction takes place on the east side of the road. Once those lanes are all in and complete, the traffic will be shifted to the east lanes and then work will begin on the west side of the road.

Currently, most of the work is centered around the intersection of Eagle Drive and FM 565. There was some water and drainage work that was going on in the area, and as that winds up the actual road construction will begin.

There was a question regarding the number of crews out there on the construction sites. It may appear that there are fewer people out working now than there were before. In reality, there were several projects that were being completed simultaneously, including sewer installation, utility work, etc. The number of people working on the actual road project has remained and will continue to remain about the same.

There was also a question - and continues to be many questions - regarding what is going in on Eagle Drive near I-10. There is nothing currently in the works for this site. There is a driveway that leads to the west into the vacant parcel, but that's really just a place holder so we could indicate where the actual intersection would be. There is a traffic signal light there, and eventually the roadway will continue to the west. But for now, there is nothing specific planned for that site.

As always, I'm available to answer questions regarding the road, development in the City, or anything else you may be interested in. Please stop by City Hall, shoot me an email (bcobabe@montbelvieu.net), or give me a call at 281-576-2213 x 233 or my cell at 281-838-5799. I look forward to hearing from you.