Small Action – Big Impact
Mobility Bond Project
West Keegans Bayou Improvement District (WKBID) adopted the attached resolution to:
- Request Fort Bend County Commissioners Court to implement the infrastructure improvements as approved by voters in the Fort Bend County 2023 Bond Election.
Fort Bend County Precinct 4 has altered project designs for Gaines and Clodine roads (reduced them to two lane subdivision roads) to fund other projects.
Road Design Considerations:
- Gaines and Clodine roads are currently classed as Collector roads on Fort Bend County GIS.
- The TXDOT Roadway Design Manual states that Collector roadways for all contexts should be designed to accommodate traffic projections for a 20-year period into the future.
- Fort Bend County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Projections show Fort Bend doubling in size by 2050.
- The Central portion of Greater West Houston (Zone B; https://www.westhouston.org/sector-growth/) includes Four Corners, our neighborhood; it is in the fastest growing sector of Greater West Houston.
Ignoring projected future traffic flow needs will negatively impact the quality of life, property values, and safety of residents in Precinct 4.
Neighboring Precinct 3 roads (which include the southern extension of both Gaines and Clodine) are being designed to specifications in the descriptions of the FBC 2023 Mobility Projects presented at the time of the Bond Election.
Please join WKBID in petitioning Commissioner McCoy, Precinct 4, to honor the improvements that Fort Bend County voters approved and need as stated in the FBC 2023 Bond Election:
“Upgrade 2-lane asphalt segment to 3-lane concrete curb and gutter section with drainage improvements (Design, ROW, and Utilities only)”
Alligator Sighting
An alligator has been sighted at 9503 Denbridge Dr.
Please use caution and avoid the area when possible
Safety Tips:
- Do not approach or feed the alligator.
- Keep pets and children away from water edges.
- Be alert when walking near bodies of water, especially at dawn or dusk.
West Keegans Bayou Improvement District Fence
West Keegans Bayou Improvement District Fence
Debris Removal
The Board of Directors of West Keegans Bayou Improvement District (“WKIBD”)
understands that property owners suffered significant property damage during Hurricane Beryl.
However, this is a reminder to property owners that the dumping of ANY debris within or
along the Bayou is strictly prohibited and a violation of the WKBID’s Rate Order, punishable by
fines. In recent weeks, fence repair companies or lawn crews have placed fencing debris within
or adjacent to WKBID’s Bayou.
WKBID does not wish to impose fines on property owners; however, the debris within
WKBID’s Bayou is an impediment for the mowing crew and if the Bayou cannot be maintained
properly, the mosquito population will increase and the fencing debris will make its way into the
channel and negatively impact the flow of water/flood control. This can lead to a major health
and safety hazards.
PLEASE REMOVE ALL FENCING DEBRIS FROM THE BAYOU RIGHT OF WAY
IMMEDIATELY. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS
AND RESULTING FINES.
Thank you for your cooperation.
West Keegans Master Plan
By working with Fort Bend County and Harris County commissioners, Harris County Flood Control District, and Area MUD Districts, we the West Keegans Bayou Improvement District Directors will work to improve flood control measures and improve mobility by trails and roads of the area bounded by Beechnut Street on north, West Belfort Blvd on south, Synott Rd on east and FM 1464 on west side (about eight square miles area). The district’s tax funds will be used within its jurisdiction.
West Keegans Bayou Neighborhood Developments
KEEGANS BAYOU IMPROVEMENTS BY HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
From: Harris County Flood Control District
To: Amarjit Verma
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 02:07:35 PM CDT
Subject: Construction Advisory: Keegans Bayou Maintenance Project
Construction Advisory: Keegans Bayou Maintenance Project
Project ID: D118-00-00-X009
In an effort to keep you informed about the Harris County Flood Control District’s continuing improvements in the Brays Bayou watershed, we want to notify you of an upcoming project in your area.
In fall 2022, the Flood Control District will begin construction of a maintenance project along an approximate 2-mile stretch of Keegans Bayou from Kirkwood Drive to US 59. The project will address the channel conveyance capacity issues and restore the channel back to its original design capacity. The project is expected to remove approximately 50,000 cubic yards of sediment from the channel.
The contractor will use heavy construction equipment such as dump trucks, excavators and bulldozers. Motorists are urged to be alert to truck traffic when passing near construction access points and along truck routes. For safety reasons, hike and bike trail closures are also expected along Keegans Bayou from Kirkwood Drive to US 59 for the duration of the project.
The Flood Control District appreciates your patience through the duration of this project. More information about the Flood Control District’s maintenance projects can be found at hcfcd.org/maintenance. Should you have any questions or comments, please visit hcfcd.org/contact-us.
Keegans Bayou Maintenance Project
Project ID#: D118-00-00-X009
Contractor: LECON, Inc.
Contract Amount: Approximately $7.2 million
Construction Start: Fall 2022
Construction Contract Duration: 515 calendar days
SUGARLAND-HOWELL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Community servant and activist Amarjit Verma pursued diligently with County Commissioner Grady Prestage’s office to understand our neighborhoods and West Keegan Bayou Improvement District need to improve our areas infrastructure. As a result of his work, the County included Sugarland-Howell Road improvements in the Fort Bend County 2013 Mobility Projects. The project included adding 3,400 linear feet of road running between Bissonnet St and Old Richmond Road and included 6 feet wide trail worthy sidewalks on both sides of this road, completed in February 2019, and making it accessible to West Keegans Bayou Improvement District Hike and Bike trail system by building trail connections at Jehovah’s Witnesses Church south side and Wastewater treatment plant north side, completed in February 2022.
Picture taken on February 27, 2019 at Sugarland-Howell Road Opening ceremony. Director
Verma and Fort Bend County Judge KP George holding the ceremonial scissors along
with Commissioner Grady Prestage, on second ceremony as an honor to community
servant Amarjit Verma, along with people from the community.
Backslope Drain Removal/Replacement Project Completed
A Backslope Drain Removal/Replacement Project was completed at Addicks-Clodine Road. Please (click here) for more photos and details.
2nd Backslope Drain Removal/Replacement Project Completed
Recently, an additional Backslope Drain Removal/Replacement Project was completed 400’ west of Sugar Land-Howell Road – on the South Side of Channel. This is the second of three backslope drain replacements for the District. Please (click here) for more photos and details.
3rd Backslope Drain Removal/Replacement Project Completed
Recently, an additional Backslope Drain Removal/Replacement Project was completed at Backslope Drain No. 791, Ditch “A”. This is the third backslope drain replacement for the District. Please (click here) for more photos and details.
