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April 2026 construction photos

Crews spent much of April 2026 cleaning up construction areas, getting East Downtown ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup fan services activities in the area.

All construction trench areas must be filled, permanent and temporary sidewalks must be built, and sod must be placed down. Work on this project will be on pause from June 1 - August 1, 2026, to accommodate events surrounding the huge soccer tournaments for which Houston will host seven games.

  • Crane lifts 8-foot diameter storm sewer pipe from the ground
    Crane lifts 8-foot diameter storm sewer pipe from the ground
  • Crane swings storm sewer pipe from right to left toward hole.
    Crane swings storm sewer pipe from right to left toward hole.
  • Pipe lowered into hole 64 feet deep.
    Pipe lowered into hole 64 feet deep.
  • Pipe almost at bottom.
    Pipe almost at bottom.
  • Crew member helps place pipe next to one already in ground
    Crew member helps place pipe next to one already in ground

March 2026 construction photos

Crews completed placing 8-foot diameter storm sewer pipes underneath St. Emanuel Street between Jefferson and McIlhenny streets. That is a run of about 1800 feet!

  • Crane lifts 8-foot diameter storm sewer pipe from the ground
    Crane lifts 8-foot diameter storm sewer pipe from the ground
  • Crane swings storm sewer pipe from right to left toward hole.
    Crane swings storm sewer pipe from right to left toward hole.
  • Pipe lowered into hole 64 feet deep.
    Pipe lowered into hole 64 feet deep.
  • Pipe almost at bottom.
    Pipe almost at bottom.
  • Crew member helps place pipe next to one already in ground
    Crew member helps place pipe next to one already in ground

February 2026 construction photos

Crews made great progress on the large detention pond between Runnels Street and Buffalo Bayou, and a company made sure rainwater in the pond was safe to push into the bayou.

  • Crews pour concrete to support the sides of the detention pond
    Crews pour concrete to support the sides of the detention pond
  • The concrete pour on the west side of the pond is almost done
    The concrete pour on the west side of the pond is almost done
  • This pump removes rainwater from the pond and pushes it through a filtering system
    This pump removes rainwater from the pond and pushes it through a filtering system
  • The filtered water is placed in tanks, tested, and if clean goes into Buffalo Bayou.
    The filtered water is placed in tanks, tested, and if clean goes into Buffalo Bayou.

January 2026 construction photos

This month saw the first portion of St. Emanuel Street completed in its final configuration, between St. Joseph Parkway and Gray Street.

  • New wheelchair ramps at St. Emanuel and Gray
    New wheelchair ramps at St. Emanuel and Gray
  • New sidewalk and sod along St. Emanuel Street
    New sidewalk and sod along St. Emanuel Street
  • New St. Emanuel Street pavement at Gray Street
    New St. Emanuel Street pavement at Gray Street

November 2025 construction photos

Detention pond construction, pond will hold nearly 76 million gallons of stormwater once completed

  • Segment 3B-1 November 2025 12 x 6 Storm Sewer Box Installation 2
    Segment 3B-1 November 2025 12 x 6 Storm Sewer Box Installation 2
  • Segment 3B-1 November 2025 12 x 6 Storm Sewer Box Installation 3
    Segment 3B-1 November 2025 12 x 6 Storm Sewer Box Installation 3
  • Segment 3B-1 November 2025 12 x 6 Storm Sewer Box Installation 4
    Segment 3B-1 November 2025 12 x 6 Storm Sewer Box Installation 4
  • Segment 3B-1 November 2025 12 x 6 Storm Sewer Box Installation 4
    Segment 3B-1 November 2025 12 x 6 Storm Sewer Box Installation 4

Sept 2025 construction photos

Detention pond construction, pond will hold nearly 76 million gallons of stormwater once completed

  • Crew places storm sewer pipe into place
    Crew places storm sewer pipe into place
  • Pipe reaches crew members in pit
    Pipe reaches crew members in pit
  • Pipe rises just before crane lowers it into pit underneath Texas Ave
    Pipe rises just before crane lowers it into pit underneath Texas Ave
  • Crews move seven-foot-diameter storm sewer pipe off truck
    Crews move seven-foot-diameter storm sewer pipe off truck
  • Crane lifts pipe into the air
    Crane lifts pipe into the air
  • Crew members wait for box to arrive
    Crew members wait for box to arrive
  • Crane lowers storm sewer box into the ground
    Crane lowers storm sewer box into the ground
  • Soil from some areas is used to stabilize other areas
    Soil from some areas is used to stabilize other areas
  • Crews have spent months excavating soil
    Crews have spent months excavating soil
  • As of September 2025, the detention pond is beginning to take shape
    As of September 2025, the detention pond is beginning to take shape

May 2025 construction photos

Work Continues on Detention Pond near I-69 and Runnels Street

  • Scope of Detention Pond Work
    Scope of Detention Pond Work
  • Old Glass Bottle Found at Detention Pond Site
    Old Glass Bottle Found at Detention Pond Site
  • Detention Pond Area from South to North
    Detention Pond Area from South to North
  • Multiple Crews Placing Soil into Trucks
    Multiple Crews Placing Soil into Trucks
  • Detention Pond Soil Placed into Truck
    Detention Pond Soil Placed into Truck
  • Area Where Storm Sewer Will Connect with Detention Pond
    Area Where Storm Sewer Will Connect with Detention Pond

March 2025 construction photos

Crews Build Detention Pond near I-69 and Runnels Street

  • Storm Sewer Installation-St. Emanuel at Pierce St
    Storm Sewer Installation-St. Emanuel at Pierce St
  • Storm Sewer Installation-Crews Around Manhole at St. Emanuel and Pierce St.
    Storm Sewer Installation-Crews Around Manhole at St. Emanuel and Pierce St.
  • Runnels Detention Pond-Tight Shot Soil into Truck
    Runnels Detention Pond-Tight Shot Soil into Truck
  • Runnels Detention Pond-Tight Shot Soil into Truck
    Runnels Detention Pond-Tight Shot Soil into Truck
  • Runnels Detention Pond-Sheet Piling
    Runnels Detention Pond-Sheet Piling
  • Runnels Detention Pond-Excavators and Soil
    Runnels Detention Pond-Excavators and Soil
  • Runnels Detention Pond-Bottle
    Runnels Detention Pond-Bottle