Through December, two Houston Public Works road construction projects in Oak Forest may impact residents, particularly those traveling near Frank Black Middle School, Oak Forest Elementary School and Stevens Elementary School.
Asphalt overlays are planned for several neighborhood streets north and south of W. 43rd Street, just west of Oak Forest Drive.
One project, slated to begin October 22, 2026, will impact residents and travelers between W. 43d St. and Rossyln Road. Travel to Stevens Elementary and Frank Black Middle School may be impacted.
The second project is slated to begin November 2, 2026, in the neighborhood bounded by W. 43rd St., Rossyln Rd, Candlelight Park and Oak Forest Dr.
Please allow extra travel time through the area, especially during school drop-off and pickup.
Houston City Council District C has confirmed that the neighboring schools have been notified so they can address traffic needs.
ROAD WORK: South of W. 43rd Street
Scheduled start: Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Estimated duration: Approx. 45 working days.
The Work: Housotn Public Works crews will mill and resurface asphalt streets.
ROAD WORK: North of W. 43rd Street
Scheduled start: Monday, November 2, 2026.
Estimated duration: Approx. 57 working days.
The Work: HPW will mill and resurface asphalt streets.
Project Area Maps
Yellow-highlighted street segments show the planned resurfacing in the neighborhoods north and south of W. 43rd St. near Frank Black Middle School.
Beginning Oct. 22, 2026, the Houston Public Works asphalt overlay project south of W. 43rd St. between Frank Black Middle School and Stevens Elementary.
Beginning Nov. 2, 2026, the Houston Public Works asphalt overlay project between W. 43rd St. and Candlelight Park.