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District Roadway Construction
METRO Summer Fun Pass
Upper Kirby Conference Center Now Open
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May 26, 2017

Upper Kirby Construction
Final Section of the Northern Half of Westheimer Underway
                New Concrete Going Down on Sackett
Westheimer Reconstruction: 
Kirby to Buffalo Speedway
 
Crews are now working on the north side of Westheimer between Eastside and just west of River Oaks Boulevard. Over the last week, they have been removing the old pavement and will continue this effort over the coming week. Crews also began installation of water and storm sewer infrastructure in this section.  

Lateral storm line work is now complete on Sackett. Work over the past week has focused on base pavement installation, now complete between Alabama and Philfall. Crews also began saw-cutting the pavement for inlet leads to connect inlets on the other side of the street to the new system. Storm work on Elbert and the restoration of the Philfall/ Sackett intersection still remains on this piece of the project. Once all underground work has been completed, workers will overlay the entire roadway. During construction, two-way traffic will be maintained, although on street parking will not be available. 

Westheimer Reconstruction:
Kirby to Shepherd

Upper Kirby work on Westheimer between Kirby and Shepherd has been substantially complete since February, 2016 and has been awaiting removal of overhead utilities by various telecommunications companies prior to finalizing the back of curb area. 

Lines were finally removed May 11th and 12th. Once CenterPoint Energy removes the poles, the back of curb area will be restored.  
A Westheimer Free of Overhead Power

Comcast is the sole utility on the poles remaining between Kirby and Buffalo Speedway. Comcast has indicated that work would be completed late this month. Look for further updates as this work progresses. 

Bissonnet Reconstruction:
Kirby to Buffalo Speedway

Work on Bissonnet between Kirby and Buffalo Speedway was stopped late last year due to a contractor dispute. Work began between the Kirby intersection and Dincans on the north side of the street. Upper Kirby retained a second contractor to complete work on this area. This contractor completed this work just prior to the holidays. The remainder of the work has been repackaged for a new bid. The project will be bid in June with construction  likely   beginning in July. 
  
For more information on Upper Kirby construction and related activities or for construction related issues or concerns, please contact Travis Younkin at 713.524.8000 or  travis@upperkirby.org.   

Traffic Impact Notice- 3200 Block of Lake St. 

Contractors for the Kirby Collection construction on Kirby between Colquitt andWest Main will be closing the 3200 block of Lake St. on Tuesday, May 30 to Friday, June 2 in order to dismantle the tower crane. Through traffic will be redirected, however, residents along the 3200 block of Lake will have access via police flaggers. With favorable weather, work could complete as early as Thursday. 
METRO Summer Fun Pass
    


Upper Kirby Conference Center
    

Upper Kirby's Conference Cente r is centrally locat ed and easily accessible  from US 59 and Kirby Dr. in the hear t of Houston. 

Ideal for hosting your organization's seminars, meetings or social events.
 42' x 26' Room (1,092 sf.)
  •  Exterior door accessible after business 

  • hours and on weekends
  •  Wi-Fi / Internet Accessible
  •  75" television/projection screen
  •  Kitchenette with sink, coffee maker, ice maker an
  • d microwave oven
  •  Ten - 6' x 2' collapsible conference tables
  •  Large Conference table - 18' x 4 ½ 'OR can be reconfigured to:
1 (One) -55" x 55" round table and
3 (three) -55" x 55" square tables
  •  18 - Conference chairs
  •  40 - Stackable chairs
  •  Credenza
Room accommodates 75-100 guests standing  buffet reception style set-up.
 
For more information, contact  Linda Gilliam at 713.524.8000 or  linda@upperkirby.org
 

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Photo Credit: Morris Malakoff 
courtesy of Levy Park Conservancy
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