Clay Road – a critical transportation artery serving Katy’s fast-growing quadrant west of the Grand Parkway and north of I-10 – is slowly showing signs of improvement.

The segment of Clay Road now being widened and improved – roughly from Peek Road west to Porter Road – has been a two-lane section but now all four lanes are expected to be completed and open in early June, according to a statement from Harris County Precinct 4’s infrastructure department.

The long-awaited traffic signal at Clay and Porter is now blinking and it is expected to be fully operational by the end of May, the department said. For safety, the signal will flash red until the road configurations are complete. Residents should treat the flashing red signal as a four-way stop sign.

Barrels and other construction materials are scheduled to be removed by early June when construction is completed. When asked about potential improvements to the median, the infrastructure department referred the Katy Times to local MUDs or HOAs who may be conducting beautification projects.

When asked about recent traffic counts for the area, the department responded that the last traffic count is from 2018.

 

“At Harris County Precinct 4, public safety is our top priority,” said the department in an email to the Katy Times. “On our website, cp4.harriscountytx.gov, under the ‘Community Assistance’ section, residents may submit a request for a study in their neighborhood. Constituents may also call the Precinct 4 Community Assistance Department at 832-927-4444 or email service@hcp4.net.   Precinct 4’s Infrastructure Department uses a data-driven approach and community feedback to identify and design infrastructure projects.”