TxDOT is widening and reconstructing the 25-mile US 290 Corridor at an estimated cost of $4.7 billion to accommodate growth on the west and northwestern sides of Houston. The project is being completed within 13 segments, the widening includes five/six general purpose lanes in each direction from IH 610 to just west of SH 6, four general-purpose lanes in each direction from just west of SH 6 near to the proposed SH 99 (Grand Parkway), three general-purpose lanes in each direction from nearby proposed SH 99 (Grand Parkway) to the end of project, and two to three lane frontage roads in each direction throughout the corridor.

DCCM was selected to install over 4 miles of polyethylene and steel pipes. The main pipe diameters ranged from 2 to 12 inches for intermediate-pressure (IP) and high-pressure (HP) lines. Designs for open cut and horizontal directional drill (HDD) methods were used, in accordance with our client’s policies and guidelines, as well as state and municipal requirements. 

This project will extend the IH 10 West and IH 610 reconstruction, where DCCM provided complete utility services. We support communities by providing utility designs to deliver much-needed infrastructure relief, aiming to reduce delays and injuries for the 250,000 vehicles that travel through this intersection daily.