The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) has completed panel replacement on the west side of Poor Farm Ditch between Plumb Street and Albans Boulevard. After the Thanksgiving holiday, HCFCD and its contractors will return to begin repairs to the east side of the ditch. After all panels are replaced, crack sealing and minor concrete patching will complete the project. The HCFCD is working to finalize the schedule for the remaining work and the City will update residents with this information when it becomes available.
Poor Farm Ditch North before work started.
Poor Farm Ditch North after work was completed.
As a reminder, this work is not in conjunction with the HCFCD planned improvements to the south side of the ditch between University Boulevard. and Holcombe Boulevard.
If you have questions about this project, please contact Public Works Director, Danny Cameron by email at dcameron@westutx.gov or by phone at 713-662-5846.
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10/10/2024 2:22 PM: Due to equipment availability, the maintenance work along Poor Farm Ditch North has been postponed until Monday, October 14.
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10/8/2024 2:42 PM: Beginning October 9, Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) will resume maintenance work along Poor Farm Ditch North, between University Blvd. and Bissonnet St. Over the coming weeks, HCFCD and its contractors will be replacing concrete panels and patching areas of the slope-paved ditch. Crews will begin at Plumb St. and Edloe St. and progress north to Sunset Blvd.
To protect the Edloe Pathway from construction equipment, steel plates will be placed on the walking track at locations where equipment will be traveling across the pathway. Additionally, fence panels will be removed and replaced with temporary fencing to allow crews to access the ditch. Vegetation along the pathway that is impacted by this work will be replaced by HCFCD. The pathway will remain open and residents are encouraged to walk safely across any plates, as they may be wet, and to watch for construction equipment and workers crossing.
This work is not in conjunction with the HCFCD planned improvements to the south side of the ditch between University Blvd. and Holcombe Blvd.
During this time, there will be a rolling work zone along Edloe St., reducing traffic to one lane for a small portion of the roadway at a time to allow room for construction vehicles and equipment. The closure will only be in effect during work hours and will be reopened daily. Residents should exercise caution around the construction site and abide by all traffic laws. Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays.
If you have questions about this project, please contact Public Works Director, Danny Cameron by email at dcameron@westutx.gov or by phone at 713-662-5846.
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8/26/2024 8:43 a.m. - Beginning Thursday, August 29, the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) will begin maintenance work along Poor Farm Ditch North, between University Blvd. and Bissonnet St. This work will proceed over the next few weeks, beginning at the south end near University Blvd. and moving north towards Bissonnet St.
The project will start with vegetation maintenance followed by replacing panels of slope paving and patching pieces of the slope paving within the ditch. To protect the Edloe Pathway from construction equipment, steel plates will be placed on the walking track at locations where equipment will be traveling across the pathway. Additionally, fence panels will be removed and replaced with temporary fencing to allow crews to access the ditch. The pathway will remain open and residents are encouraged to walk safely across any plates, as they may be wet, and to watch for construction equipment and workers crossing.
This work is not in conjunction with the HCFCD planned improvements to the south side of the ditch between University Blvd. and Holcombe Blvd.
During this time, there will be a rolling work zone along Edloe St., reducing traffic to one lane for a small portion of the roadway at a time to allow room for construction vehicles and equipment. The closure will only be in effect during work hours and will be reopened daily.
Residents should exercise caution around the construction site and abide by all traffic laws. Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays.
If you have questions about this project, please contact Public Works Director, Danny Cameron by email at dcameron@westutx.gov or by phone at 713-662-5846.