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
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