BOOST

56 Airline / Montrose

20 Miles of Improvements

 

Construction is in Progress. This project is designed to benefit commuters along the 56 Airline / Montrose route between Greenspoint Transit Center and the Texas Medical Center. Some of the enhancements you will see include:

  • 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 trash cans
  • Digital, real-time bus arrival information 

Customer waiting in newly designed bus shelter as 56 Airline / Montrose bus approaches
Construction crews pouring concrete sidewalks along imperial valley drive

Project Progress

See recent activity along Imperial Valley, Aldine Bender Road and Greens Road as we create a better walk, a better stop and a better ride.

Project Status

 

BOOST 56 Airline / Montrose Segment Map

Status

Design and construction are complete.

Location

1.16 miles from Greenspoint Drive to Hedgecroft Drive and West Hardy Road along Benmar Drive.

0.36 miles from Studewood Street to Airline Drive along Cavalcade St.

Construction Timeline*

Jan. 2025 to June 2025 - Greenspoint Drive to Hedgecroft Drive 

Jan. 2025 to June 2025 - Studewood Street to Airline Drive

Status

Design and construction are complete.

Location

4.5 miles from Greenspoint Transit Center to West Road along Aldine Bender, Imperial Valley Drive, Northchase Drive, Greens Road and Benmar Drive.

Construction Timeline*

June 2024 to Aug. 2024 - Greenspoint Transit Center

July 2024 to May 2025 - Greens Road at Greenspoint Drive to West Road

Status

Design and construction are complete.

Location

6.0 miles from Gulf Bank Road to Tidwell Road along Airline Drive.

Construction Timeline*

April 2024 to Jan. 2025 - Gulf Bank Road to Tidwell Road  

Status

Design and construction are complete. 

Location

2.9 miles from Tidwell Road to Cavalcade Street along Airline Drive.

Construction Timeline*

Oct. 2023 to Nov. 2024 - Tidwell Road to Cavalcade Street

Status

Design and construction are complete.

Location

1.5 miles from Cavalcade Street to White Oak Drive along Studewood Street.

Construction Timeline*

Construction was completed in August 2021. 

Status

Construction has begun at the Texas Medical Center and will continue north through the segment.

Construction is expected to begin in August 2025 beginning at the Mecom Fountain to Westheimer Road.

Location

5.8 miles from the Texas Medical Center Transit Center to White Oak Drive.

Construction Timeline*

June 2025 to Dec. 2025 - Texas Medical Center Transit Center to White Oak Drive.

Questions or comments?
Questions? Comments?
Suggestions?

On our Public Comments website, choose Construction/Planning Projects > 56 Airline/Montrose BOOST Improvement Project.

 

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