$1.22M design contract approved for Williams Trace Boulevard reconstruction

Improvements are slated to begin on Sugar Land’s Williams Trace Boulevard in 2027.

The big picture

At a March 17 meeting, Sugar Land City Council approved a $1.22 million design contract with Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ, and Associates (EHRA) Inc. for the reconstruction of Williams Trace Boulevard from Oyster Creek to Hwy. 6.

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The details

In addition to the reconstruction of the four-lane divided road, the project will also:

Widen the existing sidewalk to a 10-foot shared-use pathImprove traffic signals at intersectionsAdd a triple left-turn lane at Hwy. 6Remove the northbound left-turn lane at Quarry Hill RoadImprove drainage and inlets as well as manhole replacementThe design will be funded entirely by Fort Bend County, with the expected $22 million total project cost to be split between the city and county, Senior Engineering Manager Huy Ton said.

Looking ahead

Design is expected to begin this April and be completed by April 2027, Ton said. Construction is anticipated to begin in July 2027.