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Spring Branch Trail West construction begins in northwest Houston

Construction began Monday on a new 1.7-mile segment of the Spring Branch Trail West in northwest Houston, part of a planned 11-mile trail network connecting the Addicks Reservoir to the White Oak Bayou Greenway.

Where
Houston, Harris County
When
Oct. 26, 2026
Sources
One outlet

Counties: Harris

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Trail and park connections investment in Precinct Fourover $20 million1 Who pays or receives it: Harris County

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Who's involved

  • Lesley BrionesHarris County Precinct 4 Commissioner
  • Houston Parks BoardProject partner
  • Justin SchultzPresident and CEO of Houston Parks Board
  • Joe CatrufoExecutive director of BikeHouston
  • Harris CountyFunder
  • CenterPointPartner since 2020

The facts

  • New segment runs 1.7 miles from Fullerton Drive to Chatterton Drive.1
  • Trail will connect Sherwood Elementary School and the Parish School.1
  • Project will create two new roadway crossings and five neighborhood connections.1
  • Complete 11-mile trail network will connect Addicks Reservoir to White Oak Bayou Greenway.1
  • Trail will provide access to 28,000 Houstonians to the trail network.1
  • Construction expected to be complete by fall 2027.1
  • Houston Parks Board partnered with CenterPoint since 2020 to create utility corridors.1

Who said what

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  • Lesley Briones 80 pedestrian incidents occurred in the area; nine people gravely injured, eleven passed away.1
  • Justin Schultz Complete trail will extend from Addicks Reservoir to White Oak Bayou and downtown along White Oak.1
  • Joe Catrufo Trail investment in walkability creates economic development and quality of life benefits.1

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  1. New segment of Spring Branch Trail West begins construction Houston Public Media Not rated, October 26, 2026

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