Project: Beltway 8 Houston segments

Summary

Beltway 8 is a toll facility owned and operated by the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA). The improved accessibility accelerated the growth of residential and commercial development in the western part of Houston.

Characteristics and Setting

Classification/Type Beltway (within Metro Area)
Transportation Mode Highway
Usage 190,107
Length (mi) 2.68
Economic Distress 1.13
Population Density (ppl/sq mi) 2,242
Population Growth Rate (%) 2.1%
Employment Growth Rate (%) 1.4%
Market Size 1,707,419
Airport Travel Distance (mi) 24.1667
Topography 1

Geography

Region Southwest
State TX
County Harris
City Houston
Urban/Class Level Metro
Local Area N/A
Impact Area N/A
Transportation System None

Timing

Initial Study Date N/A
Post Construction Study Date 1995
Construction Start Date 1985
Construction End Date 1988
Months Duration N/A

Costs

Project Year of Expenditure (YOE) N/A
Planned Cost (YOE $) N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $) $77,651,700
Actual Cost (2022$) $229,236,400

Pre/Post Conditions

NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$

Transportation

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Impacts

NOTE: All impact dollar values are in 2022$

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Case Location

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Narrative

SAM HOUSTON TOLLWAY WEST,

Attachments

Social and Economic Effects of Highways in Texas