A major street rehabilitation project is in progress on Rankin Road, where the N. Houston Development Corp (TIRZ 11) is replacing the concrete panels in lanes going both directions on the stretch of Rankin extending West of I-45 to Ella Blvd.

The scope of the project also includes enhanced intersections and pedestrian crosswalks with colored stamped concrete clearly delineating the crosswalk and contributing to an improved aesthetic.

“This project will address the quality of roadways in the area, and improve transportation on Rankin Road,” said Sally Bradford, Executive Director of TIRZ 11.

The $5 million project is funded entirely by N. Houston Development Corp, and the North Houston District will partner on maintenance and upkeep over time. Construction began this past January and is anticipated to conclude by late July or early August 2026. MC2 Civil, LLC is the contractor completing the work.

“We appreciate TIRZ 11 taking on major infrastructure projects in the area, and being a crucial partner in improving the North Houston District,” Bart Baker, NHD Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, explained.

Upgrading Key Corridors

The street rehabilitation project dovetails with other TIRZ work in the area, including completed projects on Greens Parkway, Airline Drive corridor, and another upcoming on Greens Road. An NHD-commissioned traffic study will conclude in Oct. 2026, and data collected will be shared with TIRZ 11 to help inform planned projects in the area.

“This is a major corridor in the District. Rankin Road has seen a lot of new commercial development and growth, and also provides access to North Houston Skate and Bike Parks. So these improvements are very timely for the area,” Baker shared.

He added that TIRZ can often move quickly to address the specific needs of the area and include additional aspects to enhance the project, like landscaping and artistic embellishments.

Landscaping Contributes to Aesthetic Improvements

New landscaping will be installed within the medians of Rankin as part of this project, in line with the work that the TIRZ and North Houston District have already done elsewhere in the area. For example, elements used will complement the aesthetic established by the District’s Gateway Improvement Program and the TIRZ’s Greens Road project.

Landscaping will also extend down Kuykendahl, in front of the North Houston Skate Park and North Houston Bike Park. TIRZ 11 will enhance this boulevard with pavers installed on the tips of the medians heading south on Kuykendahl from Rankin to Rush Creek. This will complement the landscaping that TIRZ already completed on Kuykendahl as it approaches the I-45 feeder.