US 290 Northwest Freeway Update Center

Preliminary Letting Schedule for Major US 290 Reconstruction

The Hempstead/US-290 Managed Lane project is a 22 mile project, extending from IH-610 to SH-99 (Grand Parkway). The schematic engineering will be completed Fall 2007. The final engineering will begin Spring 2008 and be completed Summer 2014. Construction will begin Spring 2010 and be completed Spring 2014. The estimated construction cost is $550 Million; When completed, the managed lanes will provide 2 lanes in each direction. This project is dependent upon a formalized agreement with TxDOT.