19 Miles of Improvements
This project is designed to benefit commuters along the 82 Westheimer route between downtown Houston and West Oaks Mall. Some of the enhancements you will see include:
- Roadway repair and street reconstruction, including upgraded driveways
- New or improved sidewalks along and / or near the route
- Improved accessibility along the route with safer crossings and new ramps for wheelchair and stroller access
- Bus shelters with lighting for improved safety and new trash cans
- Digital, real-time bus arrival information


Project Progress
See recent activity along Westheimer as we create a better walk, a better stop and a better ride.
Project Status

Status
Construction is in progress.
Location
3.8 miles — Congress Street in downtown Houston to Shepherd Drive along Travis Street, Milam Street and Westheimer Road.
Construction Timeline*
Construction is scheduled for completion in December 2025.
Status
Construction is in progress.
Location
2.3 miles — Shepherd Drive to Interstate 610 along Westheimer Road.
Construction Timeline*
Construction is scheduled for completion in December 2025.
Status
Design is in progress.
Location
13.2 miles — Interstate 610 to Highway 6 along Westheimer Road.
Construction Timeline*
Construction is expected to begin in November 2025 and will take approximately one year to complete.
*Construction schedule is subject to change.
Resources
As rollout of the METRONow plan continues, we’ll add items below to keep you informed on progress with the 82 Westheimer, part of the BOOST network.

Questions? Comments?
Suggestions?
On our Public Comments website, choose Construction/Planning Projects > 82 Westheimer BOOST Improvement Project.