Cane Island Parkway

The new roadway design comprises of one-half major thoroughfare, conventional drainage, a 600-ft long bridge over Willow Fork Bayou, Retaining walls and intersection improvements at FM 1463 (including traffic signals and illumination).

Meridiana

The purpose of this project was to convert the existing at-grade crossing of Brazoria County Road 56 (CR 56) and State Highway 288 (SH 288) into a diamond interchange that includes a new overpass bridge and providing access to the newly developed Meridiana Development. Coordination with TXDOT, area landowners, utility companies, and Brazoria County was integral in obtaining approval and acceptance of the project. The main design challenge for this project was to accommodate double intersections on the west side of SH 288 to tie into existing access roads with two-way traffic and a new southbound on-ramp within a close proximity. EHRA coordinated with TxDOT throughout the project from preliminary concepts for the intersection and bridge through final design and construction. Each component of this project was designed in accordance with TxDOT standards and criteria.

Towne Lake

In 2006, Caldwell Companies sought to create Towne Lake as a community where residents and services could be connected by water. Their vision included boat docks and marinas augmenting traditional walking trails to navigate a vibrant residential community. EHRA was the perfect partner to take Caldwell Companies’ vision and create this livable suburban oasis.

Northpark Drive Mobility Project

EHRA completed preliminary engineering, phase one environmental site assessment and schematic development for the widening of Northpark Dr. between US 59 and Woodland Hills Dr. EHRA also provided program management, drainage analysis and design, traffic engineering, environmental documentation and schematic design for the roadway, as well as grade separation at the Loop 494/UPRR railroad crossing.

EHRA conducted traffic operations and access management studies for the Northpark Dr. corridor. This corridor is approximately 2.2 miles long and has major signalized and unsignalized intersections and driveways that access various subdivisions and industrial developments. These studies laid the groundwork for the widening of Northpark Dr. from a four-lane boulevard cross-section to a six-lane boulevard complete street. The new street design includes low impact development drainage, conventional drainage, a grade separation at the UPRR crossing with mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls, two at-grade crossings for bi-directional frontage access, reconstruction of two concrete bridges over a diversion channel, intersection improvements, a roadway-adjacent multiuse path and traffic signal improvements.

Drainage analysis and design included hydrologic and hydraulic studies of both existing and proposed conditions to demonstrate that proposed project components would not adversely affect the 100-year floodplain in the area. The roadway and traffic designs contained horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, plan and profile, sidewalk and bicycle accommodations, intersection layouts, traffic control plans and signing and pavement markings.

As the program management firm, EHRA coordinated with TxDOT, UPRR, the City of Houston Council District E, COH Planning and Development Department, COH Public Works and Engineering Department, Montgomery County, Harris County, HCFCD and area residents throughout the project.

League Line

EHRA performed preliminary drainage area delineations for nine creek crossings and calculated approximate 100-year flows for each culvert crossing. Culvert structures were sized for each of the six crossings, ranging from 48” round pipe culverts up to dual 5’x5’ box culverts.

30 September 2024

Project InFocus: Brookewater

Camaaron Jackson, PE

Brookewater, located on an 866-acre tract in Beasley, TX, is an exciting new addition in large-scale community design and urban planning. This Hines master-planned community promises to bring more than 2,800 homes to the area, with the first phase of 465 lots already completed and available for purchase. EHRA Engineering began work on this ambitious project in mid-2021 with preliminary planning and setting up the Municipal Utility District (MUD) for the project. The groundwork for the development was laid out and ready for Hines’ land purchase in August 2022.

EHRA’s responsibilities in Brookewater span the full range of civil design and engineering. This includes feasibility studies, platting, surveying and mapping, stormwater detention analysis, water and wastewater treatment plant design and traffic impact analysis. The team’s focus has been on thoughtful design, ensuring that each facet of the community—from drainage to road connectivity—is optimized for both efficiency and long-term sustainability.

The creation and use of an off-site lift station, designed with strategic placement and cost efficiency in mind, helped reduce the development’s overall maintenance costs. By using fewer facilities, EHRA was able to deliver a cost-saving solution that will benefit the community for decades to come.

With the completion of phase one, EHRA reached a major milestone. Understanding that the first phase is always the hardest, we were able to get it done with minimal hiccups. This phase, which will see its first home closings by December of this year, is already beginning to fill up, with over 50 homes currently under construction

As the development moves forward, attention has been paid to creating a livable, well-connected community. Roundabouts are being implemented throughout the development to enhance safety by slowing down traffic and creating a pedestrian-friendly environment. Phase 1 streets and signage are already in place, preparing the way for future phases.

Brookewater’s tract of land is an engineer’s dream for development, with minimal floodplain, beautiful landscape and direct creek access.

The chance to see our work take shape in real-time is one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. There are not many careers where you get to go out into the world and see your hard work come to life. Brookewater is especially important to me as it is the first project I have worked on from the very beginning, before any decisions had been made on a bare piece of land. The ability to influence decisions early on and see them come to fruition has been a very rewarding experience.

As the team looks forward to the next phase of development, we know there is still much to be done. From the placement of schools and facilities to water treatment and traffic management, every aspect of Brookewater has been carefully considered. The creation of a MUD ensures that new homeowners will have a direct line of communication for resolving any issues that arise, with EHRA overseeing this process as the MUD engineer.

Brookewater is more than just a construction project—it is the realization of years of planning, design and dedication, and it will be a vital part of Fort Bend County for decades to come.

LAND SERVICES Project In Focus