W Alabama Improvement Project

West Alabama Reconstruction Project

The West Alabama Street Drainage and Mobility Improvements project from Shephard Drive to Spur 527 is included in Montrose Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 27’s (TIRZ 27) adopted and approved by the City of Houston Capital Improvement Plan. The project is comprised of mobility and drainage improvements just over 2 miles of West Alabama, from Shephard Drive to Spur 527.

The Project includes:

Full concrete roadway reconstruction
New city-compliant 6-ft sidewalks (reduced as needed for existing trees)
New street lighting
New larger storm sewers
New sanitary sewer and water lines
New traffic signals will replace all existing traffic signals
Preserve as many mature trees as possible and add new trees where possible
New pavement markings (lane lines and crosswalks)

West Alabama is being designed and constructed in coordination with the Upper Kirby and Midtown TIRZs.

West Alabama Reconstruction Project Open House set for Monday, June 23

The Montrose Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ 27) invites you to an open house to provide input on the reconstruction of West Alabama from Shepherd Drive to Spur 527.

Monday, June 23, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
1800 Sul Ross, Pecore Gymnasium
St. Stephen’s Episcopal

Schedule of Events
6:30 – 7:00pm – Presentation
7:00 – 8:30pm – Open House

During the Open House section, there will be six stations with large map printouts. You will be able to speak with design experts about the project. You can provide feedback via sticky notes and feedback forms or email us at info@montrosehtx.org. All comments should be received by July 7, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.

Station Topics Include:

Station 1: Project overview, schedule, and scope
Station 2: Corridor characteristics and traffic improvement
Station 3: Existing and proposed typical sections
Station 4: Tree protection and planting
Station 5: Drainage and utility infrastructure
Schematic Station: Large scale map showing proposed changes

Come learn more at our Open House. This is your opportunity to give your input on the plan.

This project is a significant step toward improving safety, mobility, and drainage while enhancing the pedestrian experience in the Montrose area. If you are unable to attend, comments may also be submitted via email to info@montrosehtx.org.