Houston, let's put a park on I-10
A once in a generation opportunity to reconnect a community divided by Interstate 10
No Higher No Wider I-10
Our Vision
We propose adding a "cap" or "lid" to the below grade sections of I-10
A capped highway is a type of roadway where a deck or park is built over the top, turning the area above into a usable public space like a park. We propose capping I-10 between Memorial Park and Patterson, which is already sunken into the ground, as a part of the Inner Katy Managed Lanes project from TxDOT.
- Space for parks, retail, or residences
- Fits within existing footprint of project
- Reconnects neighborhoods across I-10
- Limits noise and particulate pollution
TxDOT's Current Plan
TxDOT's plan for the Inner Katy Managed Lanes Project involves either widening or raising I-10, in order to build more managned (HOV) lanes. TxDOT asserts that this project will alleviate congestion; however, historical evidence consistently demonstrates that widening highways does not effectively resolve congestion.
What does this mean for Houston?
- 10+ years of construction
- Over 80 homes and businesses destroyed
- 12.5 acres of land seized for expansion
- Destruction of the White Oak Bayou landscape
- Total cost is unknown
Letters of Support
Rep. Ann Johnson, District 134
📄 Letter of support
Greater Heights Super Neighborhood
📄 Letter of support
City Council Member Castillo, District H
📄 Letter of support
Rep. Christina Morales, District 145
📄 Letter of support
Rep. Morales Shaw, District 148
📄 Letter of support
City Council Member Abbie Kamin, District C
📄 Letter of support
Public Works Letter to TxDOT on I-10 Inner Katy Corridor managed lanes
📄 Letter to TxDOT
West End Civic Club
Timbergroove Manor Neighborhood Association
📄 Letter of support
Walk and Roll Houston
📄 Letter of support
Cottage Groove
📄 Letter of support
Stop TxDOT I-45
Strong Towns Houston
Media Coverage
Houston Chronicle
TxDOT wants to widen or elevate the Katy Freeway. But a new plan now emerges
Community Impact
Advocacy group forms, pitches alternative to widening, elevating I-10
The Leader
Community group emerges in opposition to TxDOT's I-10 expansion plans
Texas Scorecard
Opposition to Highway Expansion Projects in Houston on the Rise
ABC 13
I-10 expansion project draws pushback from NW Houston residents, who propose alternative plans
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