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Township backs Montgomery County request for pedestrian barriers after Highway 242 flyover crash
Summary
The board approved a letter to TxDOT Houston District supporting Montgomery County’s request to install pedestrian safety barriers on the Highway 242 flyovers at I‑45 following a recent fatal incident; board members said a community petition helped spur the request.
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors approved a letter to the Texas Department of Transportation’s Houston district supporting Montgomery County’s request that TxDOT install pedestrian safety barriers on the Highway 242 flyovers at Interstate 45.
Todd Stevens presented the draft letter, noting the board’s support for Montgomery County’s request after a recent fatal accident on the flyovers. “I think everyone is aware of the tragic accident that happened last week at the flyovers at 02:42,” Stevens said in explaining the county’s safety request and the township’s intention to add its voice to the appeal to TxDOT Houston District director Glenn Albrighton.
A board member asked that the item be placed on the regular agenda after a petition led by a local young woman drew attention to the incident and to mental‑health concerns among families affected by the crash. Director Franks moved the letter and Director Eisler seconded; the motion carried by voice vote.
Why it matters: board members framed the measure as a public‑safety support for the county’s effort to reduce the likelihood of future incidents at the flyover. The letter will be transmitted to TxDOT’s Houston district office.
Ending: Staff will forward the approved letter to TxDOT as requested and update the board on any county or TxDOT response.
