Several road projects are under discussion in 2026 in Houston’s Inner Loop, including in the Bellaire, Meyerland and West University Place neighborhoods. Check out these three projects city officials are looking to kickstart or are in the midst of this year.
This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change.
Upcoming projects
1. Intersection Safety Improvements
Project: This project aims to reduce the number of crashes at the Fondren Road and South Braeswood intersection by upgrading signals, restriping and adding American with Disabilities Act-compliant ramps and push buttons.
Update: Houston City Council submitted an application Feb. 11 to the Texas Department of Transportation to receive funding for the project
Timeline: TBDCost: $634,041Funding source: TxDOT2. Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
Project:
West University Place officials will launch a comprehensive safety action plan in the summer to study pedestrian safety across the city, including a holistic look at roads and sidewalks.
Update: Mayor Susan Sample announced in mid-February that the city was awarded a federal grant to launch the plan and will consider an agreement with the Federal Highway Administration soon.
Timeline: summer 2026-TBDCost: $250,000Funding source: FHWAOngoing project
3. METRO North Braeswood Boulevard
Project: Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County mobility improvements focus on enhancing the customer experience, which includes a new fare system, bus and rail fleet upgrades, route restructuring, road repair and infrastructure improvements such as new shelters and bus stops.
Update: Bus routes 4 Beechnut, 41 Kirby/Polk and 68 Braeswood from Aberdeen Way to Main Street started construction in February.
Timeline: January-MarchCost: TBDFunding source: METRO
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