Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones and her infrastructure department have completed work on six intersections in western Harris County in the greater Katy area, department spokesperson Brittany Little told the Katy Times. The locations are:

· Fry Road and Morton Ranch Road

· Mason Road and Highland Knolls Drive

· South Fry Boulevard and Westgreen Boulevard

· South Fry Road and Westheimer Parkway

· Greenhouse Road and Park Row

· Morton Ranch Rd at Old Katy Hockley Cut Off Rd.

The projects included upgrades to roadway and drainage systems that improve traffic flow and reduce congestion near neighborhoods and shopping centers.

“This will create better traffic conditions in your community,” Little told the Katy Times in an April 23 email. The projects are part of Briones’ commitment to advance safety and connectivity.

The Katy Times posed these questions to Harris County Precinct 4:

Why were these intersections prioritized?

These projects are located along Harris County’s High Injury Network, which are corridors and intersections with high rates of pedestrian fatalities and severe injuries. They have been prioritized as part of Commissioner Lesley Briones’ commitment to the Vision Zero Initiative, which seeks to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. The projects improve safety for individuals of all ages and abilities, including those who rely on walking, biking, or transit. In addition to advancing equitable access, these improvements will help reduce travel times, ease congestion, and strengthen the resilience of Precinct 4's overall transportation network.

Fry Road and Morton Ranch Road Why this intersection was prioritized: The area has seen rapid growth. This project improves traffic conditions for people who live and work in the area.

What was done at the intersection: Addition of a dedicated northbound and southbound right-turn lanes, traffic signal modification, installation of accessible ramps, new pavement markings and signage

Start date: February 2022

Completion date: February 2025

Approximate cost: $1,352,000

Approximate traffic count:


Mason Road and Highland Knolls Drive Why this intersection was prioritized: To improve traffic flow in a busy area. (HEB is one of many stores at this intersection.)

What was done at the intersection: Add new northbound and southbound dedicated right turn lane with 250-ft storage length

Start date: February 2022

Completion date: February 2025

Approximate cost: $830,495

Approximate traffic count:


South Fry Boulevard and Westgreen Boulevard Why this intersection was prioritized: improve traffic conditions in the area.

What was done at the intersection: Add additional northbound left turn lane at 250-ft and convert southbound through lane to dedicated right turn lane and modify the traffic signal

Start date: March 2022

Completion date: March 2025

Approximate cost: $512,192

Approximate traffic count:


South Fry Road and Westheimer Parkway Why this intersection was prioritized: improve traffic conditions.

What was done at the intersection: Extend existing southbound dual left turn lanes. Add an additional eastbound left turn lane and modify the traffic signal

Start date: February 2022

Completion date: March 2025

Approximate cost: $369,820

Approximate traffic count:


Greenhouse Road and Park Row Why this intersection was prioritized: improve traffic conditions in the area.

What was done at the intersection: Design and construction of two SB left turn lanes on Greenhouse Road at Park Row and the extension of the EB, WB and NB left turn lanes to 250'

Start date: April 2021

Completion date: March 2025

Approximate cost: $486,692

Approximate traffic count:


Morton Ranch Rd at Old Katy Hockley Cut Off Rd. Why this intersection was prioritized: improve traffic congestion in the area.

What was done at the intersection: Replace the existing asphalt pavement of Morton Ranch between Old Katy Hockley Cut Off Road to a concrete pavement road. The scope of work includes the addition of an eastbound lane, installation of accessible ramps, drainage appurtenances, and sidewalks.

Start date: August 2021

Completion date: March 2025

Approximate cost: $1,360,144

Traffic count: not available


“Public safety is Commissioner Briones’ top priority,” said Little.