Water Crest Development

EHRA assisted with the district creation of Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 126 to accommodate a ±329 acre master planned community located in northern Montgomery County in the City of Conroe, south of League Line Road, west of Longmire Road, and adjacent to Lake Conroe.

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.

Harris County MUD 500 Horsepen Creek Regional Lift Station

EHRA designed an expansion that implemented the installation of a new triplex lift station operating in conjunction with the existing duplex lift station.

West Road Phase 3 Landscape

EHRA worked with the District to create a comprehensive Parks Master Plan, which included recommendations for the development of over two miles of hike/bike trails adjacent to local streets, and within flood control and utility pipeline easements. The District began implementation of the Plan by prioritizing the beautification of West Road, a major arterial street that runs through the District.

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.

27 February 2025

Whoop, Jim Russ!

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EHRA Engineering is proud to celebrate a monumental achievement for our President & CEO, Jim Russ, who has been recognized with two of the highest distinctions from Texas A&M University’s College of Architecture. Jim has been named a 2024 Harold L. Adams ’61 Outstanding Alumni Honoree and has also been invited to join the college’s Dean’s Advisory Board (DAB12). These honors highlight Jim’s contributions to the university and his commitment to shaping and supporting the college’s future of architecture, construction and design.

HONORING LEADERSHIP, ACHIEVEMENT AND SERVICE

Established in 1997, the Outstanding Alumni Award is the highest honor given by the College of Architecture, recognizing former students who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership, professional achievement and service to society. Fewer than 1% of former students receive this recognition, making it a true testament to Jim’s impactful career and dedication to the industry.

Pic2_Jim Honor Late last year, Jim was one of seven distinguished former students to receive the Outstanding Alumni Award. Reflecting on the honor, he shared, “I was greatly surprised to be nominated let alone selected for such an award. I am amongst giants with significant accolades across the globe who have made impacts on millions of people’s lives. And then there is me. I do not know what I did to earn this achievement, but I am truly honored.”

These honorees have made remarkable contributions in their respective fields and communities while upholding Texas A&M’s core values of excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect and selfless service. His recognition speaks to his commitment to professional excellence, his service to the broader community and his continued support of the College of Architecture.

“It is the highest accomplishment I have ever received, and I will do everything I can to live up to values of what an aggie needs to in order to be considered for something like that,” said Jim.

Pic1_Jim-and-Steph In addition to this incredible honor, Jim has also been invited to join the Dean’s Advisory Board (DAB12), a select group of leaders who provide strategic guidance to the College of Architecture. The DAB12 is made up of 12 distinguished alumni and industry professionals who are committed to advancing the college’s mission and ensuring it remains at the forefront of education and innovation in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning and construction science.

“To receive this invitation is just another way to give back to the university that gave me so much,” said Jim. “The caliber of this board is filled with such power hitters, and I am honored to serve alongside of them.” As a member, he will work with other esteemed professionals to support Interim Dean Patrick Suermann in enhancing the college’s impact and preparing students to lead in the evolving industry.

A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP

Pic5_Jim Speaking Jim’s induction into both the Outstanding Alumni ranks and the DAB12 reflects his deep-rooted passion for Texas A&M, the profession and his dedication to the next generation of industry leaders. His achievements serve as an inspiration to our team and the broader professional community, reinforcing the values that define both Texas A&M and our firm.

“As I always say, I owe everything that I am to the man upstairs, my mom and dad, Texas A&M University and surrounding myself with people that are far superior than I will ever be and those that I trust,” said Jim.

Please join us in congratulating Jim Russ ’86 on these well-deserved accolades. His leadership continues to make a lasting impact, and we are honored to celebrate this milestone with him.

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