Montrose Blvd Improvement Project

Project Limits

Allen Parkway to
W Clay Street

Construction Cost

$17.9M

Contractor

MC2 Civil, LLC

Timeline

Begin March/April 2025
End 2nd Quarter of 2026

About The Improvement Project

The Montrose Boulevard Improvement Project is a key initiative undertaken by the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 27 in partnership with the City of Houston focused on improving one of Houston’s most important north- south corridors. This project will enhance Montrose Boulevard, a vital route connecting Houstonians to the Museum District, the Houston Zoo, the Texas Medical Center, the Ismaili Center, and other major destinations. Segment 1 of the project spans a total of 0.5 miles, from Allen Parkway to just south of West Clay Street.

Project Goals

Construction Phasing

Phase I

Allen Parkway to
W Dallas Street

Phase II

W Dallas Street to
W Clay Street

What to expect during construction

Minimum one lane of traffic in each direction
Driveway access will be maintained at all times
Expect delays, please plan accordingly
Construction will take approx. one year
Uniformed police officers will be present as needed

*Example of what lane closure configuration would look like

Construction Phasing Example

Proposed Project Improvements

Proposed Typical Roadway Sections

Allen Parkway to W Dallas Street

W Dallas Street to W Clay Street

Proposed Drainage Improvements

*Example of 10-ft x 10-ft storm sewer.

Proposed Drainage Improvements

In collaboration with Downtown TIRZ 3, a pedestrian bridge is being installed over Allen Parkway to safely connect pedestrians from Montrose to Buffalo Bayou Park.