The underpasses will address the delays and also provide better routing for emergency vehicles, said Jack Hanagriff, railroad safety and mobility coordinator for the East End Management District. Officials are still working on final design of the crossings, which will need to accommodate the growing redevelopment in the area, along with some business along the railroad tracks that have been there for decades and need reliable truck and commuting routes, Hanagriff said. Read more »
Houston’s East End receives $36.9M for underpasses that will help drivers avoid blocked trains
Jack Hanagriff, railroad safety and mobility coordinator at the East End Management District, talks about the railroad delays on York Street Monday, June 5, 2023, in Houston. Yi-Chin Lee/Staff photographer