Segment 3B-1 construction photos

June 2026 construction photos

Before the World Cup Fan Fest began in East Downtown, the Segment 3B-1 contractor placed down new temporary sidewalks and new sod along St. Emanuel Street so fans could have a safe place to move around nearby. South of the Fan Fest area, the contractor also opened St. Emanuel from Jefferson to St. Joseph Parkway and at McIlhenny Street.

St. Emanuel open at McIlhenny Street
Fans walking on new temporary sidewalk along St. Emanuel near Polk Street
A driver travels on the open stretch of St. Emanuel between Jefferson Street and St. Joseph Parkway.
Family walking toward the Fan Fest on new St. Emanuel temporary sidewalk near Clay Street
The St. Emanuel pavement, drains, and ramps at McIlhenny Street are all permanent

May 2026 construction photos

Crews made progress on the new detention pond between Runnels Street and Buffalo Bayou. The pond will take stormwater from the new drainage system being built underneath St. Emanuel Street and when finished, will be able to hold nearly 76 million gallons of stormwater.

Crews installing metal sheet pilings to stabilize inner part of detention pond
Excavator moving soil at south end of detention pond
Wide shot of detention pond looking toward downtown Houston
Concrete at western edge of detention pond visible in background

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.

Segment 3B-1 Crews spent much of April 2026 cleaning up construction areas, getting East Downtown ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup fan 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 tournament for which Houston will host seven games.
Segment 3B-1 Crews spent much of April 2026 cleaning up construction areas, getting East Downtown ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup fan 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 tournament for which Houston will host seven games.
Segment 3B-1 Crews spent much of April 2026 cleaning up construction areas, getting East Downtown ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup fan 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 tournament for which Houston will host seven games.
Segment 3B-1 Crews spent much of April 2026 cleaning up construction areas, getting East Downtown ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup fan 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 tournament for which Houston will host seven games.

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 swings storm sewer pipe from right to left toward hole.
Pipe lowered into hole 64 feet deep.
Pipe almost at bottom.
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
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
The filtered water is placed in tanks, tested, and if clean goes into Buffalo Bayou.