Major Infrastructure Projects Underway by Harris County Precinct 3
Several significant infrastructure projects by Harris County Precinct 3 are currently under construction, representing over $14 million in improvements to enhance safety, drainage, and connectivity in the region. Learn more about what is in the works and how these projects aim to better serve the Cypress community.
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Greenhouse Road Bridge Expansion
The largest of the current projects is the $8.2 million Greenhouse Road Bridge construction over Cypress Creek. This project includes building a new northbound two-lane bridge, which will significantly improve both vehicular and pedestrian safety while increasing traffic capacity. Expected completion is set for the second quarter of 2025.
Goforth Park Drainage Innovation
A $3.5 million pilot program at Goforth Park's detention pond is implementing innovative water management solutions. The enhancement includes a pump flow system designed to lower pond water levels before storms, increasing the pond's capacity to handle storm water. This forward-thinking project is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Mound Road Extension Progress
The $2.2 million Mound Road Extension Phase II project is creating new connectivity from Greenhouse Road to the former Hot Wells shooting range. The extension, which begins 850 feet east of Greenhouse Road, will provide additional capacity and improved drainage. Construction is expected to wrap up in the third quarter of 2025.
Intersection Safety Improvements
How Harris County Precinct 3 Serves You
Harris County Precinct 3, led by Commissioner Tom Ramsey, P.E., oversees one of the largest and most diverse areas of Harris County, stretching from Cypress to Baytown. The precinct manages an impressive infrastructure network that includes approximately 6,800 lane miles of roadway and maintains 72 parks, 10 Community and Nature Centers, and 8 hike and bike trails, including the Spring Creek Greenway - recognized as the nation's longest urban-forested corridor.
The precinct serves a vast community network, partnering with 15 school districts, 11 cities, 202 municipal utility districts, and approximately 1,000 neighborhoods, effectively managing about 75% of all unincorporated Harris County.
For residents interested in learning about additional infrastructure projects or sharing concerns, visit the Harris County Precinct 3 website at www.pct3.com:, email pct3@pct3.com or call 713-274-3100.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.